John Alexander McClernand

Union United States Army general (1812-1900)
Person human Q2988131
John Alexander McClernand
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John Alexander McClernand

Summary

John Alexander McClernand is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hardinsburg[2]. He was born on May 30, 1812[3]. He died in Springfield[4]. He died on September 20, 1900[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 (480 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hardinsburg[2], John Alexander McClernand…
  • John Alexander McClernand died in Springfield[4].
  • John Alexander McClernand was born on May 30, 1812[3].
  • John Alexander McClernand died on September 20, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Ridge Cemetery[11].
  • John Alexander McClernand held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Alexander McClernand worked as a politician[6].
  • John Alexander McClernand worked as a military officer[7].
  • John Alexander McClernand worked as a lawyer[8].
  • John Alexander McClernand's professions included judge[9].
  • John Alexander McClernand held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • John Alexander McClernand held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14].
  • John Alexander McClernand is recorded as male[15].
  • John Alexander McClernand's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Alexander McClernand was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • John Alexander McClernand's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • John Alexander McClernand's Commons category is recorded as John A. McClernand[19].
  • John Alexander McClernand's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • John Alexander McClernand was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • John Alexander McClernand's family name is recorded as McClernand[22].
  • John Alexander McClernand's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Alexander McClernand's work location is recorded as Springfield[24].
  • John Alexander McClernand's allegiance is recorded as United States[25].
  • John Alexander McClernand's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • John Alexander McClernand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Alexander McClernand was born in Hardinsburg[2]. He was born on May 30, 1812[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

John Alexander McClernand was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

John Alexander McClernand died on September 20, 1900[5]. He passed away in Springfield[4]. He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Alexander McClernand ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Alexander McClernand born?

Born in Hardinsburg[2], John Alexander McClernand…

Where did John Alexander McClernand die?

John Alexander McClernand died in Springfield[4].

What did John Alexander McClernand do for work?

John Alexander McClernand 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] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer +1
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    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer +1
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    Country of citizenship United States
    Member of political party Democratic Party
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