Parson Brownlow

American newspaper editor, minister, and politician (1805-1877)
Person human Q181727
Parson Brownlow
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Parson Brownlow

Summary

Parson Brownlow is a human[1]. Born in Wythe County[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1805[3]. He died in Knoxville[4]. He died on April 29, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (821 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Parson Brownlow's place of birth was Wythe County[2].
  • Parson Brownlow passed away in Knoxville[4].
  • Parson Brownlow was born on August 29, 1805[3].
  • Parson Brownlow was born on January 1, 1805[11].
  • Parson Brownlow died on April 29, 1877[5].
  • Parson Brownlow died on January 1, 1877[12].
  • Burial took place at Tennessee[13].
  • Parson Brownlow held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Parson Brownlow's professions included politician[6].
  • Parson Brownlow worked as an editor[7].
  • Parson Brownlow worked as a journalist[8].
  • Parson Brownlow's professions included writer[9].
  • Parson Brownlow held the position of Governor of Tennessee[15].
  • Parson Brownlow held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Parson Brownlow held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Parson Brownlow held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Parson Brownlow's religion is recorded as Methodism[19].
  • Parson Brownlow is recorded as male[20].
  • Parson Brownlow's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Parson Brownlow was affiliated with the Whig Party[22].
  • Parson Brownlow was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Parson Brownlow's Commons category is recorded as William Gannaway Brownlow[24].
  • Parson Brownlow's family name is recorded as Brownlow[25].
  • Parson Brownlow's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • Parson Brownlow's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wythe County[2], Parson Brownlow… Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1805[3] and January 1, 1805[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Governor of Tennessee[15], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1796[30] and United States senator[16], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Parson Brownlow's religion is recorded as Methodism[19]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[22], a political party[33], in United States[34], founded in 1834[35], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[36] and Republican Party[23], a political party[37], in United States[38], founded in 1854[39], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 29, 1877[5] and January 1, 1877[12]. Parson Brownlow passed away in Knoxville[4]. Burial took place at Tennessee[13].

Why It Matters

Parson Brownlow ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (821 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Parson Brownlow born?

Parson Brownlow's place of birth was Wythe County[2].

Where did Parson Brownlow die?

Parson Brownlow died in Knoxville[4].

What did Parson Brownlow do for work?

Parson Brownlow worked as politician[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Governor of Tennessee, United States senator, United States senator +1
    Occupation politician, editor, journalist +1
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  2. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, editor, journalist +1
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name William
    Member of political party Whig Party, Republican Party
    Work location Washington, D.C.
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