John Cook

Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army
Person human Q6226995
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John Cook

Summary

John Cook is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belleville[2]. He was born on June 12, 1825[3]. He passed away in Ransom Township[4]. He died on October 13, 1910[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 (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Cook's place of birth was Belleville[2].
  • John Cook died in Ransom Township[4].
  • John Cook was born on June 12, 1825[3].
  • John Cook died on October 13, 1910[5].
  • John Cook died on October 12, 1910[9].
  • Burial took place at Oak Ridge Cemetery[10].
  • John Cook's father was Daniel Pope Cook[11].
  • John Cook's mother was Julia Catherine Edwards[12].
  • John Cook held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Cook's professions included politician[6].
  • John Cook worked as a military officer[7].
  • John Cook held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14].
  • John Cook is recorded as male[15].
  • John Cook's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Cook was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • John Cook's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • John Cook's Commons category is recorded as John Pope Cook[19].
  • John Cook's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[20].
  • John Cook was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • John Cook's family name is recorded as Cook[22].
  • John Cook's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Cook's given name is recorded as Pope[24].
  • John Cook's work location is recorded as Springfield[25].
  • John Cook's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • John Cook's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Belleville[2], John Cook… he was born on June 12, 1825[3]. His father was Daniel Pope Cook[11]. His mother was Julia Catherine Edwards[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. John Cook held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[14].

Personal Life

John Cook was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 13, 1910[5] and October 12, 1910[9]. John Cook passed away in Ransom Township[4]. He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Cook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Cook born?

John Cook was born in Belleville[2].

Where did John Cook die?

John Cook died in Ransom Township[4].

Who were John Cook's parents?

John Cook's father was Daniel Pope Cook[11]. John Cook's mother was Julia Catherine Edwards[12].

What did John Cook do for work?

John Cook worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Work location Springfield
    Occupation politician, military officer
    Library of congress authority id no2016111272
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