Leonard J. Farwell

American politician (1819-1889)
Person human Q882431
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Leonard J. Farwell

Summary

Leonard J. Farwell is a human[1]. Born in Watertown[2], he… he was born on January 5, 1819[3]. He passed away in Grant City[4]. He died on April 10, 1889[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Watertown[2], Leonard J. Farwell…
  • Leonard J. Farwell died in Grant City[4].
  • Leonard J. Farwell was born on January 5, 1819[3].
  • Leonard J. Farwell died on April 10, 1889[5].
  • Leonard J. Farwell died on April 11, 1889[8].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's father was James Farwell[9].
  • Leonard J. Farwell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's professions included politician[6].
  • Leonard J. Farwell held the position of Governor of Wisconsin[11].
  • Leonard J. Farwell held the position of member of the Wisconsin State Assembly[12].
  • Leonard J. Farwell is recorded as male[13].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Leonard J. Farwell was affiliated with the Whig Party[15].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's Commons category is recorded as Leonard J. Farwell[16].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's family name is recorded as Farwell[17].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's given name is recorded as Leonard[18].
  • Leonard J. Farwell's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/leonard-james-farwell/[19].

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Origins and Family

Leonard J. Farwell's place of birth was Watertown[2]. He was born on January 5, 1819[3]. His father was James Farwell[9].

Career and Affiliations

Leonard J. Farwell worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Wisconsin[11], a governor[20], in United States[21], founded in 1848[22] and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly[12].

Personal Life

Leonard J. Farwell was affiliated with the Whig Party[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 10, 1889[5] and April 11, 1889[8]. Leonard J. Farwell died in Grant City[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard J. Farwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Leonard J. Farwell born?

Leonard J. Farwell's place of birth was Watertown[2].

Where did Leonard J. Farwell die?

Leonard J. Farwell died in Grant City[4].

Who were Leonard J. Farwell's parents?

Leonard J. Farwell's father was James Farwell[9].

What did Leonard J. Farwell do for work?

Leonard J. Farwell worked as politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . 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. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of
    Family name Farwell
    Place of birth Watertown
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