James B. McCreary

Governor of Kentucky (1838–1918)
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James B. McCreary
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James B. McCreary

Summary

James B. McCreary is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on July 8, 1838[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on October 8, 1918[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James B. McCreary was born in Richmond[2].
  • James B. McCreary passed away in Richmond[4].
  • James B. McCreary was born on July 8, 1838[3].
  • James B. McCreary died on October 8, 1918[5].
  • James B. McCreary died on October 18, 1918[9].
  • James B. McCreary is buried at Richmond Cemetery[10].
  • James B. McCreary held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James B. McCreary worked as a politician[6].
  • James B. McCreary worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of Governor of Kentucky[13].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of Governor of Kentucky[14].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of United States senator[15].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of United States senator[16].
  • James B. McCreary held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James B. McCreary was educated at Centre College[18].
  • James B. McCreary was educated at Cumberland University[19].
  • James B. McCreary is recorded as male[20].
  • James B. McCreary's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James B. McCreary was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • James B. McCreary's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[23].
  • James B. McCreary's Commons category is recorded as James B. McCreary[24].
  • James B. McCreary's family name is recorded as McCreary[25].
  • James B. McCreary's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James B. McCreary's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

James B. McCreary was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on July 8, 1838[3].

Education

Educated at Centre College[18], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30], headquartered in Danville[31] and Cumberland University[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1842[34], headquartered in Lebanon[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; Governor of Kentucky[13], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1792[40]; United States senator[15], a position[41], in United States[42]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[43].

Personal Life

James B. McCreary was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 8, 1918[5] and October 18, 1918[9]. James B. McCreary passed away in Richmond[4]. He is buried at Richmond Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James B. McCreary include McCreary County[44], a county of Kentucky[45], in United States[46], founded in 1912[47].

Why It Matters

James B. McCreary ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include McCreary County[44], a county of Kentucky[45], in United States[46], founded in 1912[47].

FAQs

Where was James B. McCreary born?

Born in Richmond[2], James B. McCreary…

Where did James B. McCreary die?

James B. McCreary passed away in Richmond[4].

What did James B. McCreary do for work?

James B. McCreary worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James B. McCreary go to school?

James B. McCreary was educated at Centre College[18] and Cumberland University[19].

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  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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