James Black Groome

American politician (1838-1893)
Person human Q885588
James Black Groome
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James Black Groome

Summary

James Black Groome is a human[1]. Born in Elkton[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1838[3]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He died on October 5, 1893[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Black Groome was born in Elkton[2].
  • James Black Groome died in Baltimore[4].
  • James Black Groome was born on April 4, 1838[3].
  • James Black Groome died on October 5, 1893[5].
  • Burial took place at Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery[9].
  • James Black Groome held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Black Groome's professions included politician[6].
  • James Black Groome worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Black Groome held the position of Governor of Maryland[11].
  • James Black Groome held the position of member of the Maryland House of Delegates[12].
  • James Black Groome held the position of United States senator[13].
  • James Black Groome held the position of United States senator[14].
  • James Black Groome held the position of United States senator[15].
  • James Black Groome is recorded as male[16].
  • James Black Groome's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Black Groome was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • James Black Groome's Commons category is recorded as James Black Groome[19].
  • James Black Groome's family name is recorded as Groome[20].
  • James Black Groome's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Black Groome's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • James Black Groome's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • James Black Groome's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Black Groome'}[24].
  • James Black Groome's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-black-groome/[25].

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Origins and Family

James Black Groome's place of birth was Elkton[2]. He was born on April 4, 1838[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Maryland[11], a governor[26], in United States[27], founded in 1777[28]; member of the Maryland House of Delegates[12], a position[29], in United States[30]; and United States senator[13], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

James Black Groome was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

James Black Groome died on October 5, 1893[5]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He is buried at Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Black Groome ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was James Black Groome born?

Born in Elkton[2], James Black Groome…

Where did James Black Groome die?

James Black Groome passed away in Baltimore[4].

What did James Black Groome do for work?

James Black Groome worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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