James Turner Morehead

American politician and lawyer (1797-1854)
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James Turner Morehead
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James Turner Morehead

Summary

James Turner Morehead is a human[1]. Born in Bullitt County[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1797[3]. He passed away in Covington[4]. He died on December 28, 1854[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bullitt County[2], James Turner Morehead…
  • James Turner Morehead passed away in Covington[4].
  • James Turner Morehead was born on May 24, 1797[3].
  • James Turner Morehead died on December 28, 1854[5].
  • James Turner Morehead is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[9].
  • James Turner Morehead's father was Armistead Morehead[10].
  • James Turner Morehead's mother was Lucy Latham[11].
  • James Turner Morehead held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Turner Morehead worked as a politician[6].
  • James Turner Morehead worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Turner Morehead held the position of Governor of Kentucky[13].
  • James Turner Morehead held the position of United States senator[14].
  • James Turner Morehead held the position of United States senator[15].
  • James Turner Morehead held the position of United States senator[16].
  • James Turner Morehead held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[17].
  • James Turner Morehead's education included a stint at Transylvania University[18].
  • James Turner Morehead is recorded as male[19].
  • James Turner Morehead's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James Turner Morehead was affiliated with the National Republican Party[21].
  • James Turner Morehead's Commons category is recorded as James Turner Morehead (Kentucky)[22].
  • James Turner Morehead's family name is recorded as Morehead[23].
  • James Turner Morehead's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Turner Morehead's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • James Turner Morehead's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Turner Morehead's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Turner Morehead'}[27].

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Origins and Family

James Turner Morehead was born in Bullitt County[2]. He was born on May 24, 1797[3]. His father was Armistead Morehead[10]. His mother was Lucy Latham[11].

Education

James Turner Morehead's education included a stint at Transylvania University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Kentucky[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1792[30]; United States senator[14], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[17].

Personal Life

James Turner Morehead was affiliated with the National Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

James Turner Morehead died on December 28, 1854[5]. He passed away in Covington[4]. Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Turner Morehead ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Turner Morehead born?

Born in Bullitt County[2], James Turner Morehead…

Where did James Turner Morehead die?

James Turner Morehead passed away in Covington[4].

Who were James Turner Morehead's parents?

James Turner Morehead's father was Armistead Morehead[10]. James Turner Morehead's mother was Lucy Latham[11].

What did James Turner Morehead do for work?

James Turner Morehead worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James Turner Morehead go to school?

James Turner Morehead was educated at Transylvania University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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