John Geddes

American politician (1777-1828)
Person human Q1700181
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John Geddes

Summary

John Geddes is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1777[3]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. He died on March 4, 1828[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charleston[2], John Geddes…
  • John Geddes died in Charleston[4].
  • John Geddes was born on December 25, 1777[3].
  • John Geddes died on March 4, 1828[5].
  • John Geddes is buried at First Scots Presbyterian Church Cemetery[9].
  • John Geddes held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Geddes's professions included politician[6].
  • John Geddes worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Geddes held the position of Governor of South Carolina[11].
  • John Geddes held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina[12].
  • John Geddes held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[13].
  • John Geddes is recorded as male[14].
  • John Geddes's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Geddes was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].
  • John Geddes's Commons category is recorded as John Geddes (politician)[17].
  • John Geddes's family name is recorded as Geddes[18].
  • John Geddes's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Geddes's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[20].
  • John Geddes's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/geddes-john/[21].

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Origins and Family

John Geddes's place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on December 25, 1777[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of South Carolina[11], a governor[22], in United States[23], founded in 1776[24]; member of the State Senate of South Carolina[12]; and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[13].

Personal Life

John Geddes was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

John Geddes died on March 4, 1828[5]. He died in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at First Scots Presbyterian Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Geddes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Geddes born?

John Geddes's place of birth was Charleston[2].

Where did John Geddes die?

John Geddes died in Charleston[4].

What did John Geddes do for work?

John Geddes worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Charleston
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    Place of burial First Scots Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    Position held Governor of South Carolina, member of the State Senate of South Carolina, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
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