Paris C. Dunning

American politician (1806–1884)
Person human Q2052323
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Paris C. Dunning

Summary

Paris C. Dunning is a human[1]. His place of birth was Greensboro[2]. He was born on March 15, 1806[3]. He died in Bloomington[4]. He died on May 9, 1884[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paris C. Dunning was born in Greensboro[2].
  • Paris C. Dunning died in Bloomington[4].
  • Paris C. Dunning was born on March 15, 1806[3].
  • Paris C. Dunning died on May 9, 1884[5].
  • Paris C. Dunning is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Paris C. Dunning's father was James Dunning[10].
  • Paris C. Dunning held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Paris C. Dunning worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Paris C. Dunning worked as a politician[7].
  • Paris C. Dunning held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Indiana[12].
  • Paris C. Dunning held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[13].
  • Paris C. Dunning held the position of member of the State Senate of Indiana[14].
  • Paris C. Dunning held the position of Governor of Indiana[15].
  • Paris C. Dunning's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].
  • Paris C. Dunning is recorded as male[17].
  • Paris C. Dunning's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Paris C. Dunning was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Paris C. Dunning's residence is recorded as Blair-Dunning House[20].
  • Paris C. Dunning's family name is recorded as Dunning[21].
  • Paris C. Dunning's given name is recorded as Paris[22].
  • Paris C. Dunning's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Paris C. Dunning's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Paris C. Dunning'}[24].
  • Paris C. Dunning's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/paris-chipman-dunning/[25].

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Origins and Family

Paris C. Dunning's place of birth was Greensboro[2]. He was born on March 15, 1806[3]. His father was James Dunning[10].

Education

Paris C. Dunning was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Indiana[12], a position[26], in United States[27], founded in 1816[28]; member of the Indiana House of Representatives[13], a position[29], in United States[30]; member of the State Senate of Indiana[14], a position[31], in United States[32]; and Governor of Indiana[15], a governor[33], in United States[34], founded in 1816[35].

Personal Life

Paris C. Dunning was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Paris C. Dunning died on May 9, 1884[5]. He passed away in Bloomington[4]. Burial took place at Rose Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Paris C. Dunning ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Paris C. Dunning born?

Paris C. Dunning's place of birth was Greensboro[2].

Where did Paris C. Dunning die?

Paris C. Dunning passed away in Bloomington[4].

Who were Paris C. Dunning's parents?

Paris C. Dunning's father was James Dunning[10].

What did Paris C. Dunning do for work?

Paris C. Dunning worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Paris C. Dunning go to school?

Paris C. Dunning was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Indiana +1
    Instance of human
    Family name Dunning
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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