Joseph W. Fifer

American politician (1840-1938)
Person human Q883267
Joseph W. Fifer
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Joseph W. Fifer

Summary

Joseph W. Fifer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Staunton[2]. He was born on October 28, 1840[3]. He died in Bloomington[4]. He died on August 6, 1938[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Staunton[2], Joseph W. Fifer…
  • Joseph W. Fifer passed away in Bloomington[4].
  • Joseph W. Fifer was born on October 28, 1840[3].
  • Joseph W. Fifer died on August 6, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].
  • Joseph W. Fifer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joseph W. Fifer held the position of Governor of Illinois[11].
  • Joseph W. Fifer held the position of member of the State Senate of Illinois[12].
  • Joseph W. Fifer is recorded as male[13].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Joseph W. Fifer was affiliated with the Republican Party[15].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's Commons category is recorded as Joseph W. Fifer[16].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's family name is recorded as Fifer[17].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's given name is recorded as Joseph[18].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Joseph W. Fifer's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/joseph-wilson-fifer/[20].

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Origins and Family

Joseph W. Fifer's place of birth was Staunton[2]. He was born on October 28, 1840[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Illinois[11], a governor[21], in United States[22], founded in 1818[23] and member of the State Senate of Illinois[12], a position[24], in United States[25].

Personal Life

Joseph W. Fifer was affiliated with the Republican Party[15].

Death and Burial

Joseph W. Fifer died on August 6, 1938[5]. He died in Bloomington[4]. Burial took place at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph W. Fifer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Joseph W. Fifer born?

Joseph W. Fifer's place of birth was Staunton[2].

Where did Joseph W. Fifer die?

Joseph W. Fifer passed away in Bloomington[4].

What did Joseph W. Fifer do for work?

Joseph W. Fifer worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bloomington
    Prabook id 1058757
    Family name Fifer
    Sex or gender male
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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