Lafayette Young

American politician (1848-1926)
Person human Q1283683
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Lafayette Young

Summary

Lafayette Young is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eddyville[2]. He was born on May 10, 1848[3]. He died in Des Moines[4]. He died on November 15, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Eddyville[2], Lafayette Young…
  • Lafayette Young died in Des Moines[4].
  • Lafayette Young was born on May 10, 1848[3].
  • Lafayette Young died on November 15, 1926[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery[8].
  • Lafayette Young held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Lafayette Young's professions included politician[6].
  • Lafayette Young held the position of member of the State Senate of Iowa[10].
  • Lafayette Young held the position of United States senator[11].
  • Lafayette Young held the position of United States senator[12].
  • Lafayette Young received the Knight of the Order of Leopold II[13].
  • Lafayette Young is recorded as male[14].
  • Lafayette Young's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Lafayette Young was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • Lafayette Young's Commons category is recorded as Lafayette Young[17].
  • Lafayette Young's family name is recorded as Young[18].
  • Lafayette Young's given name is recorded as Lafayette[19].
  • Lafayette Young's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • Lafayette Young's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Lafayette Young's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lafayette Young'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Eddyville[2], Lafayette Young… he was born on May 10, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Lafayette Young's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Iowa[10] and United States senator[11], a position[23], in United States[24].

Recognition

Lafayette Young received the Knight of the Order of Leopold II[13].

Personal Life

Lafayette Young was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

Lafayette Young died on November 15, 1926[5]. He died in Des Moines[4]. Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Lafayette Young ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Lafayette Young born?

Lafayette Young's place of birth was Eddyville[2].

Where did Lafayette Young die?

Lafayette Young died in Des Moines[4].

What did Lafayette Young do for work?

Lafayette Young worked as politician[6].

What awards did Lafayette Young receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold II[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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