Joseph Lane

American politician and soldier (1801-1881)
Person human Q372848
Joseph Lane
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Joseph Lane

Summary

Joseph Lane is a human[1]. Born in Buncombe County[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1801[3]. He passed away in Roseburg[4]. He died on April 19, 1881[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Lane was born in Buncombe County[2].
  • Joseph Lane died in Roseburg[4].
  • Joseph Lane was born on December 14, 1801[3].
  • Joseph Lane died on April 19, 1881[5].
  • Burial took place at Roseburg Memorial Gardens[9].
  • Joseph Lane's father was John Lane[10].
  • Joseph Lane held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joseph Lane's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph Lane worked as a soldier[7].
  • Joseph Lane held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[12].
  • Joseph Lane held the position of member of the State Senate of Indiana[13].
  • Joseph Lane held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Joseph Lane held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Joseph Lane's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Joseph Lane is recorded as male[17].
  • Joseph Lane's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Joseph Lane was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Joseph Lane's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Joseph Lane's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Lane[21].
  • Joseph Lane's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Joseph Lane was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[23].
  • Joseph Lane's family name is recorded as Lane[24].
  • Joseph Lane's given name is recorded as Joseph[25].
  • Joseph Lane's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Joseph Lane's work location is recorded as Indianapolis[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Lane was born in Buncombe County[2]. He was born on December 14, 1801[3]. His father was John Lane[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and soldier[7]. Positions held include member of the Indiana House of Representatives[12], a position[28], in United States[29]; member of the State Senate of Indiana[13], a position[30], in United States[31]; and United States senator[14], a position[32], in United States[33].

Personal Life

Joseph Lane's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Joseph Lane died on April 19, 1881[5]. He died in Roseburg[4]. He is buried at Roseburg Memorial Gardens[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Lane include Lane County[34], a county of Oregon[35], in United States[36], founded in 1851[37].

Why It Matters

Joseph Lane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Lane County[34], a county of Oregon[35], in United States[36], founded in 1851[37].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Lane born?

Joseph Lane's place of birth was Buncombe County[2].

Where did Joseph Lane die?

Joseph Lane passed away in Roseburg[4].

Who were Joseph Lane's parents?

Joseph Lane's father was John Lane[10].

What did Joseph Lane do for work?

Joseph Lane worked as politician[6] and soldier[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Buncombe County
    Sex or gender male
    Participated in conflict Mexican-American War
    Military, police or special rank general
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