John W. Stevenson

American politician, Kentucky (1812-1886)
Person human Q359526
John W. Stevenson
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John W. Stevenson

Summary

John W. Stevenson is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on May 4, 1812[3]. He passed away in Covington[4]. He died on August 10, 1886[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John W. Stevenson's place of birth was Richmond[2].
  • John W. Stevenson passed away in Covington[4].
  • John W. Stevenson was born on May 4, 1812[3].
  • John W. Stevenson died on August 10, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at Spring Grove Cemetery[9].
  • John W. Stevenson's father was Andrew Stevenson[10].
  • John W. Stevenson's mother was Sarah Coles Stevenson[11].
  • A child of John W. Stevenson was Judith White Stevenson[12].
  • John W. Stevenson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John W. Stevenson worked as a politician[6].
  • John W. Stevenson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of Governor of Kentucky[15].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of United States senator[16].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of United States senator[17].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of United States senator[18].
  • John W. Stevenson held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[19].
  • John W. Stevenson's education included a stint at University of Virginia[20].
  • John W. Stevenson is recorded as male[21].
  • John W. Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John W. Stevenson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • John W. Stevenson's Commons category is recorded as John W. Stevenson[24].
  • John W. Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson[25].
  • John W. Stevenson's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John W. Stevenson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

John W. Stevenson's place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on May 4, 1812[3]. His father was Andrew Stevenson[10]. His mother was Sarah Coles Stevenson[11].

Education

John W. Stevenson's education included a stint at University of Virginia[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Governor of Kentucky[15], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1792[32]; United States senator[16], a position[33], in United States[34]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[19].

Personal Life

A child of John W. Stevenson was Judith White Stevenson[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

John W. Stevenson died on August 10, 1886[5]. He died in Covington[4]. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John W. Stevenson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was John W. Stevenson born?

John W. Stevenson was born in Richmond[2].

Where did John W. Stevenson die?

John W. Stevenson died in Covington[4].

Who were John W. Stevenson's parents?

John W. Stevenson's father was Andrew Stevenson[10]. John W. Stevenson's mother was Sarah Coles Stevenson[11].

What did John W. Stevenson do for work?

John W. Stevenson worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John W. Stevenson go to school?

John W. Stevenson was educated at University of Virginia[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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