Murphy J. Foster

American politician and entrepreneur (1849-1921)
Person human Q133601
Murphy J. Foster
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Murphy J. Foster

Summary

Murphy J. Foster is a human[1]. Born in Franklin[2], he… he was born on January 12, 1849[3]. He died in Franklin[4]. He died on June 12, 1921[5]. He worked as a politician[6], entrepreneur[7], lawyer[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Murphy J. Foster was born in Franklin[2].
  • Murphy J. Foster passed away in Franklin[4].
  • Murphy J. Foster was born on January 12, 1849[3].
  • Murphy J. Foster died on June 12, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at Franklin Cemetery[11].
  • Murphy J. Foster held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Murphy J. Foster's professions included politician[6].
  • Murphy J. Foster's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Murphy J. Foster worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Murphy J. Foster's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of member of the State Senate of Louisiana[13].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of Governor of Louisiana[14].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Murphy J. Foster held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Murphy J. Foster's education included a stint at Tulane University Law School[19].
  • Murphy J. Foster's education included a stint at Tulane University[20].
  • Murphy J. Foster's religion is recorded as Methodism[21].
  • Murphy J. Foster is recorded as male[22].
  • Murphy J. Foster's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Murphy J. Foster was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Murphy J. Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[25].
  • Murphy J. Foster's given name is recorded as Murphy[26].
  • Murphy J. Foster's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Murphy J. Foster was born in Franklin[2]. He was born on January 12, 1849[3].

Education

Educated at Tulane University Law School[19], a law school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30] and Tulane University[20], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1834[33], headquartered in New Orleans[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], entrepreneur[7], lawyer[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Louisiana[13]; Governor of Louisiana[14], a governor[35], in United States[36], founded in 1812[37]; and United States senator[15], a position[38], in United States[39].

Personal Life

Murphy J. Foster's religion is recorded as Methodism[21]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Murphy J. Foster died on June 12, 1921[5]. He died in Franklin[4]. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Murphy J. Foster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Murphy J. Foster born?

Murphy J. Foster was born in Franklin[2].

Where did Murphy J. Foster die?

Murphy J. Foster died in Franklin[4].

What did Murphy J. Foster do for work?

Murphy J. Foster worked as politician[6], entrepreneur[7], lawyer[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Murphy J. Foster go to school?

Murphy J. Foster was educated at Tulane University Law School[19] and Tulane University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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