Leonidas Polk
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Summary
Leonidas Polk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Raleigh[2]. He was born on April 10, 1806[3]. He passed away in Marietta[4]. He died on June 14, 1864[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Anglican priest[7], army officer[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,431 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Raleigh[2].
- Leonidas Polk died in Marietta[4].
- Leonidas Polk was born on April 10, 1806[3].
- Leonidas Polk died on June 14, 1864[5].
- Leonidas Polk is buried at Christ Church Cathedral[11].
- Leonidas Polk's father was William Polk[12].
- Among Leonidas Polk's spouses was Frances Ann Devereux Polk[13].
- A child of Leonidas Polk was William Mecklenburg Polk[14].
- A child of Leonidas Polk was Frances Polk Skipwith[15].
- Leonidas Polk held citizenship in United States[16].
- Leonidas Polk's professions included politician[6].
- Leonidas Polk's professions included Anglican priest[7].
- Leonidas Polk's professions included army officer[8].
- Leonidas Polk worked as a bishop[9].
- Leonidas Polk held the position of bishop[17].
- Leonidas Polk's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[18].
- Leonidas Polk's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19].
- Leonidas Polk's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
- Leonidas Polk is recorded as male[21].
- Leonidas Polk's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Leonidas Polk's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[23].
- Leonidas Polk's Commons category is recorded as Leonidas Polk[24].
- Leonidas Polk's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
- Leonidas Polk's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[26].
- Leonidas Polk's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[27].
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Origins and Family
Leonidas Polk's place of birth was Raleigh[2]. He was born on April 10, 1806[3]. His father was William Polk[12].
Education
Educated at United States Military Academy[18], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], Anglican priest[7], army officer[8], and bishop[9]. Leonidas Polk held the position of bishop[17].
Personal Life
Among Leonidas Polk's spouses was Frances Ann Devereux Polk[13]. Children include William Mecklenburg Polk[14], a physician[34], 1844–1918[35], of United States[36] and Frances Polk Skipwith[15]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
Death and Burial
Leonidas Polk died on June 14, 1864[5]. He passed away in Marietta[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cathedral[11].
Why It Matters
Leonidas Polk ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,431 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Leonidas Polk born?
Born in Raleigh[2].
Where did Leonidas Polk die?
Leonidas Polk died in Marietta[4].
Who were Leonidas Polk's parents?
Leonidas Polk's father was William Polk[12].
Who was Leonidas Polk married to?
Leonidas Polk's spouses include Frances Ann Devereux Polk[13].
What did Leonidas Polk do for work?
Leonidas Polk worked as politician[6], Anglican priest[7], army officer[8], and bishop[9].
Where did Leonidas Polk go to school?
Leonidas Polk was educated at United States Military Academy[18] and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19].