James Wood

governor (1741-1813)
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James Wood

Summary

James Wood is a human[1]. Born in Winchester[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1741[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on June 16, 1813[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Wood was born in Winchester[2].
  • James Wood died in Richmond[4].
  • James Wood was born on January 28, 1741[3].
  • James Wood died on June 16, 1813[5].
  • Burial took place at Virginia[9].
  • James Wood held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Wood's professions included politician[6].
  • James Wood worked as a military officer[7].
  • James Wood held the position of Governor of Virginia[11].
  • James Wood is recorded as male[12].
  • James Wood's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Wood was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[14].
  • James Wood's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[15].
  • James Wood's family name is recorded as Wood[16].
  • James Wood's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Wood's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[18].
  • James Wood's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-wood/[19].

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Origins and Family

James Wood was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on January 28, 1741[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. James Wood held the position of Governor of Virginia[11].

Personal Life

James Wood was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[14].

Death and Burial

James Wood died on June 16, 1813[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. He is buried at Virginia[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Wood include Wood County[20], a county of West Virginia[21], in United States[22], founded in 1798[23].

Why It Matters

James Wood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

Entities named for him include Wood County[20], a county of West Virginia[21], in United States[22], founded in 1798[23].

FAQs

Where was James Wood born?

James Wood's place of birth was Winchester[2].

Where did James Wood die?

James Wood died in Richmond[4].

What did James Wood do for work?

James Wood worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . 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. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 29d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Richmond
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    Place of birth Winchester
    Instance of human
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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