Leonidas L. Polk

American farmer, journalist and political figure (1837-1892)
Person human Q6526552
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Leonidas L. Polk

Summary

Leonidas L. Polk is a human[1]. He was born in Anson County[2]. He was born on April 24, 1837[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 11, 1892[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leonidas L. Polk's place of birth was Anson County[2].
  • Leonidas L. Polk died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Leonidas L. Polk was born on April 24, 1837[3].
  • Leonidas L. Polk died on June 11, 1892[5].
  • Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[9].
  • Leonidas L. Polk held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's professions included journalist[6].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's professions included politician[7].
  • Leonidas L. Polk held the position of North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture[11].
  • Leonidas L. Polk held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Commons[12].
  • Leonidas L. Polk is recorded as male[13].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Leonidas L. Polk was affiliated with the People's Party[15].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's archives at is recorded as North Carolina State University[16].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[17].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's family name is recorded as Polk[18].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's given name is recorded as Leonidas[19].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's given name is recorded as Lafayette[20].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's work location is recorded as Raleigh[21].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Leonidas L. Polk's name in native language is recorded as Leonidas L. Polk[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Anson County[2], Leonidas L. Polk… he was born on April 24, 1837[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture[11], an elective office[24], in United States[25] and member of the North Carolina House of Commons[12].

Personal Life

Leonidas L. Polk was affiliated with the People's Party[15].

Death and Burial

Leonidas L. Polk died on June 11, 1892[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Leonidas L. Polk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Leonidas L. Polk born?

Leonidas L. Polk was born in Anson County[2].

Where did Leonidas L. Polk die?

Leonidas L. Polk died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Leonidas L. Polk do for work?

Leonidas L. Polk worked as journalist[6] and politician[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . lib.ncsu.edu. Retrieved . lib.ncsu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 21d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Leonidas, Lafayette
    Notable names database id 861/000180321
    Member of political party People's Party
    Place of burial Historic Oakwood Cemetery
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