Richard Coke

American politician (1829-1897)
Person human Q880265
Richard Coke
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Richard Coke

Summary

Richard Coke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Williamsburg[2]. He was born on March 13, 1829[3]. He died in Waco[4]. He died on May 14, 1897[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and farmer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Coke was born in Williamsburg[2].
  • Richard Coke died in Waco[4].
  • Richard Coke was born on March 13, 1829[3].
  • Richard Coke died on May 14, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery[11].
  • Richard Coke's father was John A. Coke[12].
  • Richard Coke held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard Coke worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Coke worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Richard Coke's professions included judge[8].
  • Richard Coke's professions included farmer[9].
  • Richard Coke held the position of Governor of Texas[14].
  • Richard Coke held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Richard Coke held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Richard Coke held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Richard Coke held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Richard Coke held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Richard Coke's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[20].
  • Richard Coke is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Coke's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Coke was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Richard Coke's Commons category is recorded as Richard Coke[24].
  • Richard Coke's family name is recorded as Coke[25].
  • Richard Coke's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Coke's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Coke's place of birth was Williamsburg[2]. He was born on March 13, 1829[3]. His father was John A. Coke[12].

Education

Richard Coke's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and farmer[9]. Positions held include Governor of Texas[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30] and United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Richard Coke was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Richard Coke died on May 14, 1897[5]. He passed away in Waco[4]. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Coke include Coke County[33], a county of Texas[34], in United States[35], founded in 1889[36].

Why It Matters

Richard Coke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include Coke County[33], a county of Texas[34], in United States[35], founded in 1889[36].

FAQs

Where was Richard Coke born?

Born in Williamsburg[2], Richard Coke…

Where did Richard Coke die?

Richard Coke passed away in Waco[4].

Who were Richard Coke's parents?

Richard Coke's father was John A. Coke[12].

What did Richard Coke do for work?

Richard Coke worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and farmer[9].

Where did Richard Coke go to school?

Richard Coke was educated at College of William & Mary[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge +1
    Position held Governor of Texas, United States senator, United States senator +7
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    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge +1
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Waco
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