Oliver Cowdery

American Mormon leader during the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement (1806-1850)
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Oliver Cowdery
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Oliver Cowdery

Summary

Oliver Cowdery is a human[1]. He was born in Wells[2]. He was born on October 3, 1806[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on March 3, 1850[5]. He worked as an editor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Oliver Cowdery's place of birth was Wells[2].
  • Oliver Cowdery died in Richmond[4].
  • Oliver Cowdery was born on October 3, 1806[3].
  • Oliver Cowdery died on March 3, 1850[5].
  • Burial took place at Pioneer Cemetery[8].
  • Oliver Cowdery's father was William Cowdery[9].
  • Oliver Cowdery's mother was Rebecca Cowdery[10].
  • Among Oliver Cowdery's spouses was Elizabeth Ann Cowdery[11].
  • Oliver Cowdery held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Oliver Cowdery's professions included editor[6].
  • Oliver Cowdery held the position of Assistant President of the Church[13].
  • Oliver Cowdery is recorded as male[14].
  • Oliver Cowdery's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Oliver Cowdery was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Oliver Cowdery's Commons category is recorded as Oliver Cowdery[17].
  • Oliver Cowdery's family name is recorded as Cowdery[18].
  • Oliver Cowdery's given name is recorded as Oliver[19].
  • Oliver Cowdery's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en-us', 'text': 'Oliver H. P. Cowdery'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wells[2], Oliver Cowdery… he was born on October 3, 1806[3]. His father was William Cowdery[9]. His mother was Rebecca Cowdery[10].

Career and Affiliations

Oliver Cowdery's professions included editor[6]. He held the position of Assistant President of the Church[13].

Personal Life

Oliver Cowdery was married to Elizabeth Ann Cowdery[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

Oliver Cowdery died on March 3, 1850[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Oliver Cowdery ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He has been cited as an influence by Joseph Smith[23], a prophet[24], 1805–1844[25], of United States[26], specialised in religious leader[27].

Works attributed to him include Doctrine and Covenants[28], a religious text[29], written by Joseph Smith[30].

FAQs

Where was Oliver Cowdery born?

Born in Wells[2], Oliver Cowdery…

Where did Oliver Cowdery die?

Oliver Cowdery passed away in Richmond[4].

Who were Oliver Cowdery's parents?

Oliver Cowdery's father was William Cowdery[9]. Oliver Cowdery's mother was Rebecca Cowdery[10].

Who was Oliver Cowdery married to?

Oliver Cowdery's spouses include Elizabeth Ann Cowdery[11].

What did Oliver Cowdery do for work?

Oliver Cowdery worked as editor[6].

Who did Oliver Cowdery influence?

Oliver Cowdery has been cited as an influence by Joseph Smith[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . 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. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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