James D. Porter
American politician (1828–1912)
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Summary
James D. Porter was born on December 7, 1828[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 18, 1912[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a judge[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], ambassador[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 7, 1827[11]
- Place of burial: Paris City Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: jurist[14], politician[15]
- Position held: Governor of Tennessee[16], United States Assistant Secretary of State[17], United States Ambassador to Chile[18], ambassador[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[21], Democratic Party[22]
- Military branch: Confederate States Army[23]
- Commons category: James D. Porter[24]
- Family name: Porter[25]
- Given name: James[26]
- National Governors Association biography URL: https://www.nga.org/governor/james-davis-porter/[27]
Why It Matters
James D. Porter has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was James D. Porter born?
James D. Porter's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did James D. Porter die?
James D. Porter passed away in Paris[4].
What did James D. Porter do for work?
James D. Porter worked as a judge[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], ambassador[8], and governor[9].