James Elisha Folsom, Jr.

50th Governor of Alabama
Person human Q885368
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James Elisha Folsom, Jr.

Summary

James Elisha Folsom, Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Montgomery[2], James Elisha Folsom, Jr.… James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was born on May 14, 1949[3]. James Elisha Folsom, Jr. worked as a businessperson[4], politician[5], and governor[6]. James Elisha Folsom, Jr. ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was born in Montgomery[2].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was born on May 14, 1949[3].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s father was Jim Folsom[8].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s mother was Jamelle Folsom[9].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. worked as a businessperson[4].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. worked as a politician[5].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. worked as a governor[6].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was educated at Jacksonville State University[11].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[12].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. is recorded as male[13].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Jim Folsom Jr.[16].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Folsom[17].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-elisha-folsom-jr/[20].

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Origins and Family

James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s place of birth was Montgomery[2]. James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was born on May 14, 1949[3]. His father was Jim Folsom[8]. His mother was Jamelle Folsom[9].

Education

James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was educated at Jacksonville State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[4], politician[5], and governor[6].

Personal Life

James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[12]. James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].

Why It Matters

James Elisha Folsom, Jr. ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[7] James Elisha Folsom, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] James Elisha Folsom, Jr. is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was James Elisha Folsom, Jr. born?

Born in Montgomery[2], James Elisha Folsom, Jr.…

Who were James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s parents?

James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s father was Jim Folsom[8]. James Elisha Folsom, Jr.'s mother was Jamelle Folsom[9].

What did James Elisha Folsom, Jr. do for work?

James Elisha Folsom, Jr. worked as businessperson[4], politician[5], and governor[6].

Where did James Elisha Folsom, Jr. go to school?

James Elisha Folsom, Jr. was educated at Jacksonville State University[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Ethan-Malverde · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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