James Semple

American politician from Illinois (1798–1866)
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James Semple

Summary

James Semple is a human[1]. His place of birth was Green County[2]. He was born on January 5, 1798[3]. He died in Elsah[4]. He died on December 20, 1866[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Semple's place of birth was Green County[2].
  • James Semple died in Elsah[4].
  • James Semple was born on January 5, 1798[3].
  • James Semple died on December 20, 1866[5].
  • James Semple is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[11].
  • James Semple held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Semple's professions included politician[6].
  • James Semple's professions included judge[7].
  • James Semple's professions included lawyer[8].
  • James Semple's professions included diplomat[9].
  • James Semple held the position of United States senator[13].
  • James Semple held the position of United States senator[14].
  • James Semple held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15].
  • James Semple is recorded as male[16].
  • James Semple's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Semple was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • James Semple's Commons category is recorded as James Semple[19].
  • James Semple's family name is recorded as Semple[20].
  • James Semple's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Semple's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • James Semple's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • James Semple's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Semple'}[24].
  • James Semple's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

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Origins and Family

James Semple was born in Green County[2]. He was born on January 5, 1798[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9]. Positions held include United States senator[13], a position[26], in United States[27] and member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

James Semple was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

James Semple died on December 20, 1866[5]. He passed away in Elsah[4]. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Semple ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was James Semple born?

James Semple's place of birth was Green County[2].

Where did James Semple die?

James Semple passed away in Elsah[4].

What did James Semple do for work?

James Semple worked as politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. 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] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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