James H. Wilson

American Civil War Union major general (1837-1925)
Person human Q3806582
James H. Wilson
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James H. Wilson

Summary

James H. Wilson is a human[1]. He was born in Shawneetown[2]. He was born on September 2, 1837[3]. He died in Wilmington[4]. He died on February 23, 1925[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], engineer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shawneetown[2], James H. Wilson…
  • James H. Wilson passed away in Wilmington[4].
  • James H. Wilson was born on September 2, 1837[3].
  • James H. Wilson died on February 23, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Swedes Churchyard[10].
  • James H. Wilson was married to Ella Andrews Wilson[11].
  • A child of James H. Wilson was Mary Wilson Thompson[12].
  • James H. Wilson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James H. Wilson worked as a military officer[6].
  • James H. Wilson's professions included engineer[7].
  • James H. Wilson's professions included writer[8].
  • James H. Wilson's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[14].
  • James H. Wilson was educated at McKendree University[15].
  • James H. Wilson is recorded as male[16].
  • James H. Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James H. Wilson's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • James H. Wilson's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • James H. Wilson's Commons category is recorded as James Harrison Wilson[20].
  • James H. Wilson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • James H. Wilson was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • James H. Wilson was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[23].
  • James H. Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[24].
  • James H. Wilson's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James H. Wilson's allegiance is recorded as United States[26].
  • James H. Wilson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James H. Wilson was born in Shawneetown[2]. He was born on September 2, 1837[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[14], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and McKendree University[15], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1828[33], headquartered in Lebanon[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], engineer[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

James H. Wilson was married to Ella Andrews Wilson[11]. A child of him was Mary Wilson Thompson[12].

Death and Burial

James H. Wilson died on February 23, 1925[5]. He died in Wilmington[4]. Burial took place at Old Swedes Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

James H. Wilson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was James H. Wilson born?

James H. Wilson's place of birth was Shawneetown[2].

Where did James H. Wilson die?

James H. Wilson passed away in Wilmington[4].

Who was James H. Wilson married to?

James H. Wilson's spouses include Ella Andrews Wilson[11].

What did James H. Wilson do for work?

James H. Wilson worked as military officer[6], engineer[7], and writer[8].

Where did James H. Wilson go to school?

James H. Wilson was educated at United States Military Academy[14] and McKendree University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name James
    Allegiance United States
    Spouse Ella Andrews Wilson
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