Powell Clayton

American politician (1833-1914)
Person human Q365032
Powell Clayton
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Powell Clayton

Summary

Powell Clayton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bethel Township[2]. He was born on August 7, 1833[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on August 25, 1914[5]. He worked as a politician[6], army officer[7], diplomat[8], and civil engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Powell Clayton's place of birth was Bethel Township[2].
  • Powell Clayton died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Powell Clayton was born on August 7, 1833[3].
  • Powell Clayton died on August 25, 1914[5].
  • Powell Clayton is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Powell Clayton's father was John Clayton[12].
  • A child of Powell Clayton was Powell Clayton Jr.[13].
  • Powell Clayton held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Powell Clayton worked as a politician[6].
  • Powell Clayton's professions included army officer[7].
  • Powell Clayton worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Powell Clayton worked as a civil engineer[9].
  • Powell Clayton held the position of Governor of Arkansas[15].
  • Powell Clayton held the position of United States Ambassador to Mexico[16].
  • Powell Clayton held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Powell Clayton held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Powell Clayton held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Powell Clayton was a member of Republican National Committee[20].
  • Powell Clayton is recorded as male[21].
  • Powell Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Powell Clayton was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Powell Clayton's military branch is recorded as United States Army[24].
  • Powell Clayton's Commons category is recorded as Powell Clayton[25].
  • Powell Clayton's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[26].
  • Powell Clayton was part of the conflict Battle of Helena[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Powell Clayton's place of birth was Bethel Township[2]. He was born on August 7, 1833[3]. His father was John Clayton[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], army officer[7], diplomat[8], and civil engineer[9]. Positions held include Governor of Arkansas[15], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1836[30]; United States Ambassador to Mexico[16], a position[31], in Mexico[32], founded in 1825[33]; and United States senator[17], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

A child of Powell Clayton was Powell Clayton Jr.[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Powell Clayton died on August 25, 1914[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Powell Clayton include Clay County[36], a county of Arkansas[37], in United States[38], founded in 1873[39].

Why It Matters

Powell Clayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

Entities named for him include Clay County[36], a county of Arkansas[37], in United States[38], founded in 1873[39].

FAQs

Where was Powell Clayton born?

Powell Clayton's place of birth was Bethel Township[2].

Where did Powell Clayton die?

Powell Clayton died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Powell Clayton's parents?

Powell Clayton's father was John Clayton[12].

What did Powell Clayton do for work?

Powell Clayton worked as politician[6], army officer[7], diplomat[8], and civil engineer[9].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank brigadier general
    Given name Powell
    Family name Clayton
    Country of citizenship United States
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