James Henry Lane

American Senator and Union Army general (1814–1866)
Person human Q5934173
James Henry Lane
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James Henry Lane

Summary

James Henry Lane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lawrenceburg[2]. He was born on June 22, 1814[3]. He died in Leavenworth[4]. He died on July 11, 1866[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Henry Lane's place of birth was Lawrenceburg[2].
  • James Henry Lane died in Leavenworth[4].
  • James Henry Lane was born on June 22, 1814[3].
  • James Henry Lane died on July 11, 1866[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].
  • James Henry Lane's father was Amos Lane[11].
  • James Henry Lane's mother was Mary Lane[12].
  • James Henry Lane held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Henry Lane's professions included politician[6].
  • James Henry Lane's professions included military officer[7].
  • James Henry Lane's professions included lawyer[8].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[15].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Indiana[16].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of United States senator[18].
  • James Henry Lane held the position of United States senator[19].
  • James Henry Lane is recorded as male[20].
  • James Henry Lane's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Henry Lane was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • James Henry Lane's military branch is recorded as Union Army[23].
  • James Henry Lane's Commons category is recorded as James Henry Lane[24].
  • James Henry Lane's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • James Henry Lane was part of the conflict American Civil War[26].
  • James Henry Lane's family name is recorded as Lane[27].

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Origins and Family

James Henry Lane was born in Lawrenceburg[2]. He was born on June 22, 1814[3]. His father was Amos Lane[11]. His mother was Mary Lane[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Indiana House of Representatives[15], a position[30], in United States[31]; Lieutenant Governor of Indiana[16], a position[32], in United States[33], founded in 1816[34]; and United States senator[17], a position[35], in United States[36].

Personal Life

James Henry Lane was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

James Henry Lane died on July 11, 1866[5]. He passed away in Leavenworth[4]. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Henry Lane include Lane County[37], a county of Kansas[38], in United States[39], founded in 1873[40].

Why It Matters

James Henry Lane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Lane County[37], a county of Kansas[38], in United States[39], founded in 1873[40].

FAQs

Where was James Henry Lane born?

James Henry Lane's place of birth was Lawrenceburg[2].

Where did James Henry Lane die?

James Henry Lane passed away in Leavenworth[4].

Who were James Henry Lane's parents?

James Henry Lane's father was Amos Lane[11]. James Henry Lane's mother was Mary Lane[12].

What did James Henry Lane do for work?

James Henry Lane worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

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  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana +3
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Place of birth Lawrenceburg
    Aliases
    Mother Mary Lane
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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