Julius Sterling Morton

American politician (1832-1902)
Person human Q881135
Julius Sterling Morton
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Julius Sterling Morton

Summary

Julius Sterling Morton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Adams[2]. He was born on April 22, 1832[3]. He passed away in Lake Forest[4]. He died on April 27, 1902[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Julius Sterling Morton's place of birth was Adams[2].
  • Julius Sterling Morton passed away in Lake Forest[4].
  • Julius Sterling Morton was born on April 22, 1832[3].
  • Julius Sterling Morton died on April 27, 1902[5].
  • Julius Sterling Morton is buried at Wyuka Cemetery[9].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's father was Julius Dewey Morton[10].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's mother was Emeline Sterling[11].
  • Julius Sterling Morton was married to Caroline Ann Joy French Morton[12].
  • A child of Julius Sterling Morton was Joy Morton[13].
  • A child of Julius Sterling Morton was Paul Morton[14].
  • A child of Julius Sterling Morton was Mark Morton[15].
  • A child of Julius Sterling Morton was Carl Morton[16].
  • Julius Sterling Morton held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Julius Sterling Morton worked as a botanist[6].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's professions included politician[7].
  • Julius Sterling Morton held the position of United States Secretary of Agriculture[18].
  • Julius Sterling Morton was educated at University of Michigan[19].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20].
  • Julius Sterling Morton is recorded as male[21].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Julius Sterling Morton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's Commons category is recorded as Julius Sterling Morton[24].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's family name is recorded as Morton[25].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's given name is recorded as Julius[26].
  • Julius Sterling Morton's given name is recorded as Sterling[27].

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Origins and Family

Julius Sterling Morton's place of birth was Adams[2]. He was born on April 22, 1832[3]. His father was Julius Dewey Morton[10]. His mother was Emeline Sterling[11].

Education

Julius Sterling Morton's education included a stint at University of Michigan[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and politician[7]. Julius Sterling Morton held the position of United States Secretary of Agriculture[18].

Personal Life

Julius Sterling Morton was married to Caroline Ann Joy French Morton[12]. Children include Joy Morton[13], a businessperson[28], 1855–1934[29], of United States[30]; Paul Morton[14], a politician[31], 1857–1911[32], of United States[33]; Mark Morton[15], a businessperson[34], 1858–1951[35], of United States[36]; and Carl Morton[16], 1865–1901[37], of United States[38]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Julius Sterling Morton died on April 27, 1902[5]. He died in Lake Forest[4]. He is buried at Wyuka Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Julius Sterling Morton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Julius Sterling Morton born?

Julius Sterling Morton's place of birth was Adams[2].

Where did Julius Sterling Morton die?

Julius Sterling Morton died in Lake Forest[4].

Who were Julius Sterling Morton's parents?

Julius Sterling Morton's father was Julius Dewey Morton[10]. Julius Sterling Morton's mother was Emeline Sterling[11].

Who was Julius Sterling Morton married to?

Julius Sterling Morton's spouses include Caroline Ann Joy French Morton[12].

What did Julius Sterling Morton do for work?

Julius Sterling Morton worked as botanist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Julius Sterling Morton go to school?

Julius Sterling Morton was educated at University of Michigan[19].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, politician
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  2. 21d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Lake Forest
    Mother Emeline Sterling
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Educated at University of Michigan
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