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Joseph O. Shelby

Confederate States Army general (1830–1897)
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Joseph O. Shelby
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Joseph O. Shelby

Summary

Joseph O. Shelby is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1830[3]. He passed away in Bates County[4]. He died on February 13, 1897[5]. He worked as a farmer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Joseph O. Shelby's place of birth was Lexington[2].
  • Joseph O. Shelby died in Bates County[4].
  • Joseph O. Shelby was born on December 12, 1830[3].
  • Joseph O. Shelby died on February 13, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Kansas City[8].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's father was Orville Shelby[9].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's mother was Anna Marie Gratz[10].
  • Joseph O. Shelby held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's professions included farmer[6].
  • Joseph O. Shelby was educated at Transylvania University[12].
  • Joseph O. Shelby was a member of United Confederate Veterans[13].
  • Joseph O. Shelby is recorded as male[14].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[16].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's Commons category is recorded as Joseph O. Shelby[17].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[18].
  • Joseph O. Shelby was part of the conflict American Civil War[19].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's family name is recorded as Shelby[20].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's given name is recorded as Orville[22].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Joseph O. Shelby's Commons Creator page is recorded as Joseph O. Shelby[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph O. Shelby was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on December 12, 1830[3]. His father was Orville Shelby[9]. His mother was Anna Marie Gratz[10].

Education

Joseph O. Shelby's education included a stint at Transylvania University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph O. Shelby's professions included farmer[6].

Death and Burial

Joseph O. Shelby died on February 13, 1897[5]. He died in Bates County[4]. Burial took place at Kansas City[8].

Why It Matters

Joseph O. Shelby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Joseph O. Shelby born?

Joseph O. Shelby's place of birth was Lexington[2].

Where did Joseph O. Shelby die?

Joseph O. Shelby passed away in Bates County[4].

Who were Joseph O. Shelby's parents?

Joseph O. Shelby's father was Orville Shelby[9]. Joseph O. Shelby's mother was Anna Marie Gratz[10].

What did Joseph O. Shelby do for work?

Joseph O. Shelby worked as farmer[6].

Where did Joseph O. Shelby go to school?

Joseph O. Shelby was educated at Transylvania University[12].

Related Entities

United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Joseph, Orville
    Place of burial → Kansas City
    Participated in conflict → American Civil War
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