Oscar S. Gifford

American politician (1842-1913)
Person human Q2032960
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Summary

Oscar S. Gifford was born on October 20, 1842[1], in Watertown[2]. He died on January 16, 1913[3], in Canton[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Hill Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[10], non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Member of political party: Republican Party[13]
  • Family name: Gifford[14]
  • Given name: Oscar[15]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Name in native language: Oscar S. Gifford[18]

Why It Matters

Oscar S. Gifford has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Oscar S. Gifford born?

Oscar S. Gifford's place of birth was Watertown[2].

Where did Oscar S. Gifford die?

Oscar S. Gifford passed away in Canton[4].

What did Oscar S. Gifford do for work?

Oscar S. Gifford worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Place of birth → Watertown
    Occupation → politician, lawyer
    Member of political party → Republican Party
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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