Preston B. Plumb

Union Army officer and politician (1837–1891)
Person human Q2109039
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Preston B. Plumb

Summary

Preston B. Plumb is a human[1]. He was born in Delaware County[2]. He was born on October 12, 1837[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on December 20, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Preston B. Plumb was born in Delaware County[2].
  • Preston B. Plumb died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Preston B. Plumb was born on October 12, 1837[3].
  • Preston B. Plumb died on December 20, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery[11].
  • Preston B. Plumb held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Preston B. Plumb's professions included politician[6].
  • Preston B. Plumb's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Preston B. Plumb worked as an editor[8].
  • Preston B. Plumb worked as a journalist[9].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of member of the Kansas House of Representatives[13].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Preston B. Plumb held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Preston B. Plumb was educated at Kenyon College[19].
  • Preston B. Plumb is recorded as male[20].
  • Preston B. Plumb's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Preston B. Plumb was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Preston B. Plumb's Commons category is recorded as Preston Bierce Plumb[23].
  • Preston B. Plumb's family name is recorded as Plumb[24].
  • Preston B. Plumb's given name is recorded as Preston[25].
  • Preston B. Plumb's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Preston B. Plumb's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Delaware County[2], Preston B. Plumb… he was born on October 12, 1837[3].

Education

Preston B. Plumb's education included a stint at Kenyon College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include member of the Kansas House of Representatives[13] and United States senator[14], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Preston B. Plumb was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Preston B. Plumb died on December 20, 1891[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Preston B. Plumb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Preston B. Plumb born?

Preston B. Plumb's place of birth was Delaware County[2].

Where did Preston B. Plumb die?

Preston B. Plumb died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Preston B. Plumb do for work?

Preston B. Plumb worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Preston B. Plumb go to school?

Preston B. Plumb was educated at Kenyon College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Find a Grave. 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['1058371', '1962364']
    Spouse Q139756191
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Kenyon College
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Prabook id ['1058371', '1962364']
    Family name Plumb
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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