James Shields

Irish-American politician and general (1806-1879)
Person human Q923522
James Shields
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James Shields

Summary

James Shields is a human[1]. He was born in Altmore[2]. He was born on May 10, 1806[3]. He passed away in Ottumwa[4]. He died on June 1, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Shields was born in Altmore[2].
  • James Shields died in Ottumwa[4].
  • James Shields was born on May 10, 1806[3].
  • James Shields died on June 1, 1879[5].
  • James Shields is buried at Saint Marys Cemetery[11].
  • James Shields held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Shields held citizenship in Ireland[13].
  • James Shields worked as a politician[6].
  • James Shields's professions included military officer[7].
  • James Shields's professions included lawyer[8].
  • James Shields's professions included judge[9].
  • James Shields held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14].
  • James Shields held the position of United States senator[15].
  • James Shields held the position of United States senator[16].
  • James Shields held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James Shields held the position of United States senator[18].
  • James Shields held the position of United States senator[19].
  • James Shields is recorded as male[20].
  • James Shields's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Shields was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • James Shields's military branch is recorded as Union Army[23].
  • James Shields's military branch is recorded as United States Army[24].
  • James Shields's Commons category is recorded as James Shields (senator)[25].
  • James Shields's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[26].
  • James Shields was part of the conflict American Civil War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Altmore[2], James Shields… he was born on May 10, 1806[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. Positions held include member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14], a position[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[15], a position[30], in United States[31]; and member of the Missouri House of Representatives[32].

Personal Life

James Shields was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

James Shields died on June 1, 1879[5]. He died in Ottumwa[4]. Burial took place at Saint Marys Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Shields ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Shields born?

James Shields's place of birth was Altmore[2].

Where did James Shields die?

James Shields passed away in Ottumwa[4].

What did James Shields do for work?

James Shields worked as politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [32] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Washington, D.C., Springfield, Jefferson City
    Sex or gender male
    Different from James Shields
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