Jefferson C. Davis

Union general in the American Civil War (1828–1879)
Person human Q2525166
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Jefferson C. Davis

Summary

Jefferson C. Davis is a human[1]. Born in Clark County[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1828[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on November 30, 1879[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jefferson C. Davis's place of birth was Clark County[2].
  • Jefferson C. Davis died in Chicago[4].
  • Jefferson C. Davis was born on March 2, 1828[3].
  • Jefferson C. Davis died on November 30, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Jefferson C. Davis held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jefferson C. Davis worked as a military officer[6].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's professions included politician[7].
  • Jefferson C. Davis held the position of Commander of the Department of Alaska[11].
  • Jefferson C. Davis is recorded as male[12].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's military branch is recorded as Union Army[14].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's Commons category is recorded as Jefferson C. Davis[15].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[16].
  • Jefferson C. Davis was part of the conflict American Civil War[17].
  • Jefferson C. Davis was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[18].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[19].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's given name is recorded as Jefferson[20].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's allegiance is recorded as United States[21].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
  • Jefferson C. Davis's different from is recorded as Jefferson Davis[23].

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Origins and Family

Jefferson C. Davis's place of birth was Clark County[2]. He was born on March 2, 1828[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Jefferson C. Davis held the position of Commander of the Department of Alaska[11].

Death and Burial

Jefferson C. Davis died on November 30, 1879[5]. He died in Chicago[4]. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jefferson C. Davis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Jefferson C. Davis born?

Born in Clark County[2], Jefferson C. Davis…

Where did Jefferson C. Davis die?

Jefferson C. Davis died in Chicago[4].

What did Jefferson C. Davis do for work?

Jefferson C. Davis worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

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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. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from Jefferson Davis
    Occupation military officer, politician
    Given name Jefferson
    Place of burial Crown Hill Cemetery
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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