Joseph F. Johnston

American politician (1843-1913)
Person human Q888611
Joseph F. Johnston
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Joseph F. Johnston

Summary

Joseph F. Johnston is a human[1]. Born in Lincoln County[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1843[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on August 8, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph F. Johnston's place of birth was Lincoln County[2].
  • Joseph F. Johnston died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Joseph F. Johnston was born on March 23, 1843[3].
  • Joseph F. Johnston died on August 8, 1913[5].
  • Joseph F. Johnston is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[11].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held citizenship in Confederate States of America[13].
  • Joseph F. Johnston worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joseph F. Johnston worked as a military officer[8].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held the position of Governor of Alabama[14].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Joseph F. Johnston held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Joseph F. Johnston is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph F. Johnston was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[22].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Joseph F. Johnston[23].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[24].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's given name is recorded as Joseph[25].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's given name is recorded as F.[26].
  • Joseph F. Johnston's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph F. Johnston's place of birth was Lincoln County[2]. He was born on March 23, 1843[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include Governor of Alabama[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30] and United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Joseph F. Johnston was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Joseph F. Johnston died on August 8, 1913[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph F. Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Joseph F. Johnston born?

Born in Lincoln County[2], Joseph F. Johnston…

Where did Joseph F. Johnston die?

Joseph F. Johnston died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Joseph F. Johnston do for work?

Joseph F. Johnston worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . ncpedia.org. ncpedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, military officer +1
    Prabook id ['2247386', '1058860']
    Position held Governor of Alabama, United States senator, United States senator +2
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Military branch Confederate States Army
    Prabook id ['2247386', '1058860']
    Family name Johnston
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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