John C. Black

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1839-1915)
Person human Q4166181
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John C. Black

Summary

John C. Black is a human[1]. He was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on January 27, 1839[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on August 17, 1915[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John C. Black's place of birth was Lexington[2].
  • John C. Black passed away in Chicago[4].
  • John C. Black was born on January 27, 1839[3].
  • John C. Black died on August 17, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum[10].
  • John C. Black held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John C. Black worked as a politician[6].
  • John C. Black's professions included military officer[7].
  • John C. Black worked as a lawyer[8].
  • John C. Black held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • John C. Black's education included a stint at Wabash College[13].
  • John C. Black received the Medal of Honor[14].
  • John C. Black is recorded as male[15].
  • John C. Black's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John C. Black was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • John C. Black's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • John C. Black's Commons category is recorded as John C. Black[19].
  • John C. Black was part of the conflict American Civil War[20].
  • John C. Black's family name is recorded as Black[21].
  • John C. Black's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John C. Black's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • John C. Black's allegiance is recorded as United States[24].
  • John C. Black's relative is recorded as Clark Robinson Griggs[25].
  • John C. Black's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John C. Black's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John C. Black'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John C. Black was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on January 27, 1839[3].

Education

John C. Black was educated at Wabash College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. John C. Black held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].

Recognition

John C. Black received the Medal of Honor[14].

Personal Life

John C. Black was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

John C. Black died on August 17, 1915[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. Burial took place at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum[10].

Why It Matters

John C. Black ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John C. Black born?

John C. Black was born in Lexington[2].

Where did John C. Black die?

John C. Black died in Chicago[4].

What did John C. Black do for work?

John C. Black worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did John C. Black go to school?

John C. Black was educated at Wabash College[13].

What awards did John C. Black receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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