Richard Barnes Mason

United States general (1797–1850)
Person human Q356889
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Richard Barnes Mason

Summary

Richard Barnes Mason is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1797[3]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. He died on July 25, 1850[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Barnes Mason was born in Lexington[2].
  • Richard Barnes Mason passed away in St. Louis[4].
  • Richard Barnes Mason was born on January 16, 1797[3].
  • Richard Barnes Mason died on July 25, 1850[5].
  • Richard Barnes Mason is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[8].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's father was George Mason V[9].
  • Richard Barnes Mason held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard Barnes Mason worked as a military officer[6].
  • Richard Barnes Mason held the position of Governor of Alta California[11].
  • Richard Barnes Mason is recorded as male[12].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Richard Barnes Mason was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's military branch is recorded as United States Army[15].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's Commons category is recorded as Richard Barnes Mason[16].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[17].
  • Richard Barnes Mason was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[18].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's family name is recorded as Mason[19].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Barnes Mason's sibling is recorded as George Mason VI[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Barnes Mason's place of birth was Lexington[2]. He was born on January 16, 1797[3]. His father was George Mason V[9].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Barnes Mason's professions included military officer[6]. He held the position of Governor of Alta California[11].

Personal Life

Richard Barnes Mason was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].

Death and Burial

Richard Barnes Mason died on July 25, 1850[5]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. Burial took place at Bellefontaine Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Richard Barnes Mason ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Richard Barnes Mason born?

Richard Barnes Mason was born in Lexington[2].

Where did Richard Barnes Mason die?

Richard Barnes Mason died in St. Louis[4].

Who were Richard Barnes Mason's parents?

Richard Barnes Mason's father was George Mason V[9].

What did Richard Barnes Mason do for work?

Richard Barnes Mason worked as military officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Position held Governor of Alta California
    Citizenship
    Occupation military officer
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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