Luke Pryor Blackburn

American physician and governor of Kentucky (1816–1887)
Person human Q361131
Luke Pryor Blackburn
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Luke Pryor Blackburn

Summary

Luke Pryor Blackburn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Woodford County[2]. He was born on June 16, 1816[3]. He passed away in Frankfort[4]. He died on September 14, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Luke Pryor Blackburn was born in Woodford County[2].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn passed away in Frankfort[4].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn was born on June 16, 1816[3].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn died on September 14, 1887[5].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[9].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's professions included politician[6].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn worked as a physician[7].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn held the position of Governor of Kentucky[11].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[12].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's education included a stint at Transylvania University[13].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn is recorded as male[14].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's Commons category is recorded as Luke P. Blackburn[17].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's family name is recorded as Blackburn[18].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's given name is recorded as Luke[19].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's given name is recorded as Pryor[20].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's allegiance is recorded as Confederate States of America[21].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's described by source is recorded as American Medical Biographies[22].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Luke Pryor Blackburn'}[24].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's start of work period is recorded as 1862[25].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's end of work period is recorded as 1864[26].
  • Luke Pryor Blackburn's sibling is recorded as J. C. S. Blackburn[27].

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Origins and Family

Luke Pryor Blackburn's place of birth was Woodford County[2]. He was born on June 16, 1816[3].

Education

Luke Pryor Blackburn's education included a stint at Transylvania University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and physician[7]. Positions held include Governor of Kentucky[11], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1792[30] and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[12].

Personal Life

Luke Pryor Blackburn was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

Luke Pryor Blackburn died on September 14, 1887[5]. He died in Frankfort[4]. Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Luke Pryor Blackburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Luke Pryor Blackburn born?

Luke Pryor Blackburn's place of birth was Woodford County[2].

Where did Luke Pryor Blackburn die?

Luke Pryor Blackburn died in Frankfort[4].

What did Luke Pryor Blackburn do for work?

Luke Pryor Blackburn worked as politician[6] and physician[7].

Where did Luke Pryor Blackburn go to school?

Luke Pryor Blackburn was educated at Transylvania University[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . 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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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, physician
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