Philip Sheridan

United States Army general (1831-1888)
Person human Q355452
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Philip Sheridan

Summary

Philip Sheridan is a human[1]. He was born in Albany[2]. He was born on March 6, 1831[3]. He died in Bristol County[4]. He died on August 5, 1888[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,723 views/month, #6,410 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Albany[2], Philip Sheridan…
  • Philip Sheridan died in Bristol County[4].
  • Philip Sheridan was born on March 6, 1831[3].
  • Philip Sheridan died on August 5, 1888[5].
  • Philip Sheridan is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Philip Sheridan was married to Irene Rucker[12].
  • A child of Philip Sheridan was Philip Henry Sheridan[13].
  • Philip Sheridan held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Philip Sheridan's professions included military officer[6].
  • Philip Sheridan's professions included politician[7].
  • Philip Sheridan's professions included writer[8].
  • Philip Sheridan's professions included army officer[9].
  • Philip Sheridan was educated at United States Military Academy[15].
  • Philip Sheridan is recorded as male[16].
  • Philip Sheridan's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Philip Sheridan was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • Philip Sheridan's military branch is recorded as Union Army[19].
  • Philip Sheridan's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Philip Sheridan's military branch is recorded as cavalry[21].
  • Philip Sheridan's Commons category is recorded as Philip Sheridan[22].
  • Philip Sheridan's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Army[23].
  • Philip Sheridan was part of the conflict American Civil War[24].
  • Philip Sheridan was part of the conflict Battle of Stones River[25].
  • Philip Sheridan was part of the conflict Battle of Chickamauga[26].
  • Philip Sheridan was part of the conflict Chattanooga campaign[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Albany[2], Philip Sheridan… he was born on March 6, 1831[3].

Education

Philip Sheridan was educated at United States Military Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and army officer[9].

Personal Life

Philip Sheridan was married to Irene Rucker[12]. A child of him was Philip Henry Sheridan[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Philip Sheridan died on August 5, 1888[5]. He died in Bristol County[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philip Sheridan include Sheridan[28], a city in the United States[29], in United States[30], founded in 1870[31]; Sheridan County[32], a county of Wyoming[33], in United States[34], founded in 1888[35]; Sheridan Circle[36], a roundabout[37], in United States[38]; and Mount Sheridan[39].

Why It Matters

Philip Sheridan ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,723 views/month, #6,410 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Sheridan[28], a city in the United States[29], in United States[30], founded in 1870[31]; Sheridan County[32], a county of Wyoming[33], in United States[34], founded in 1888[35]; and Sheridan Circle[36], a roundabout[37], in United States[38].

FAQs

Where was Philip Sheridan born?

Born in Albany[2], Philip Sheridan…

Where did Philip Sheridan die?

Philip Sheridan passed away in Bristol County[4].

Who was Philip Sheridan married to?

Philip Sheridan's spouses include Irene Rucker[12].

What did Philip Sheridan do for work?

Philip Sheridan worked as military officer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and army officer[9].

Where did Philip Sheridan go to school?

Philip Sheridan was educated at United States Military Academy[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . 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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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank General of the Army
    Given name Philip
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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