Raphael Semmes

Summary

Raphael Semmes is a human^[1]. He was born in Charles County^[2]. He was born on September 27, 1809^[3]. He died in Mobile^[4]. He died on August 30, 1877^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], lawyer^[7], judge^[8], and soldier^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,835 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Raphael Semmes's place of birth was Charles County^[2].
• Raphael Semmes passed away in Mobile^[4].
• Raphael Semmes was born on September 27, 1809^[3].
• Raphael Semmes died on August 30, 1877^[5].
• Burial took place at Catholic Cemetery of Mobile^[11].
• Raphael Semmes's father was Richard Thompson Semmes^[12].
• Raphael Semmes's mother was Catherine Taliaferro Middleton^[13].
• Raphael Semmes held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Raphael Semmes's professions included military officer^[6].
• Raphael Semmes worked as a lawyer^[7].
• Raphael Semmes's professions included judge^[8].
• Raphael Semmes's professions included soldier^[9].
• Raphael Semmes's education included a stint at Charlotte Hall Military Academy^[15].
• Raphael Semmes is recorded as male^[16].
• Raphael Semmes's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Raphael Semmes's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[18].
• Raphael Semmes's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army^[19].
• Raphael Semmes's Commons category is recorded as Raphael Semmes^[20].
• Raphael Semmes's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander^[21].
• Raphael Semmes's residence is recorded as Raphael Semmes House^[22].
• Raphael Semmes's commander of is recorded as CSS Sumter^[23].
• Raphael Semmes's commander of is recorded as CSS Alabama^[24].
• Raphael Semmes was part of the conflict Mexican-American War^[25].
• Raphael Semmes's family name is recorded as Semmes^[26].
• Raphael Semmes's given name is recorded as Raphael^[27].

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Origins and Family

Raphael Semmes was born in Charles County^[2]. He was born on September 27, 1809^[3]. His father was Richard Thompson Semmes^[12]. His mother was Catherine Taliaferro Middleton^[13].

Education

Raphael Semmes was educated at Charlotte Hall Military Academy^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], lawyer^[7], judge^[8], and soldier^[9].

Death and Burial

Raphael Semmes died on August 30, 1877^[5]. He died in Mobile^[4]. He is buried at Catholic Cemetery of Mobile^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Raphael Semmes include USS Semmes^[28], a guided missile destroyer^[29].

Why It Matters

Raphael Semmes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,835 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

Entities named for him include USS Semmes^[28], a guided missile destroyer^[29].

FAQs

Where was Raphael Semmes born?

Raphael Semmes's place of birth was Charles County^[2].

Where did Raphael Semmes die?

Raphael Semmes passed away in Mobile^[4].

Who were Raphael Semmes's parents?

Raphael Semmes's father was Richard Thompson Semmes^[12]. Raphael Semmes's mother was Catherine Taliaferro Middleton^[13].

What did Raphael Semmes do for work?

Raphael Semmes worked as military officer^[6], lawyer^[7], judge^[8], and soldier^[9].

Where did Raphael Semmes go to school?

Raphael Semmes was educated at Charlotte Hall Military Academy^[15].