Richard J. Oglesby

Union Army general (1824–1899)
Person human Q735342
Richard J. Oglesby
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Richard J. Oglesby

Summary

Richard J. Oglesby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oldham County[2]. He was born on July 25, 1824[3]. He passed away in Elkhart[4]. He died on April 24, 1899[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oldham County[2], Richard J. Oglesby…
  • Richard J. Oglesby died in Elkhart[4].
  • Richard J. Oglesby was born on July 25, 1824[3].
  • Richard J. Oglesby died on April 24, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Elkhart Cemetery[10].
  • Among Richard J. Oglesby's spouses was Emma Gillett Oglesby[11].
  • A child of Richard J. Oglesby was John G. Oglesby[12].
  • A child of Richard J. Oglesby was Felicite Louise Oglesby[13].
  • A child of Richard J. Oglesby was Jasper Ernest Oglesby[14].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Richard J. Oglesby worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard J. Oglesby's professions included military officer[7].
  • Richard J. Oglesby's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of Governor of Illinois[16].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of member of the State Senate of Illinois[17].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of Governor of Illinois[18].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Richard J. Oglesby held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Richard J. Oglesby was educated at University of Louisville[22].
  • Richard J. Oglesby is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard J. Oglesby's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard J. Oglesby was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • Richard J. Oglesby's military branch is recorded as Union Army[26].
  • Richard J. Oglesby's military branch is recorded as United States Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard J. Oglesby's place of birth was Oldham County[2]. He was born on July 25, 1824[3].

Education

Richard J. Oglesby was educated at University of Louisville[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Illinois[16], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1818[30]; member of the State Senate of Illinois[17], a position[31], in United States[32]; and United States senator[19], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Richard J. Oglesby was married to Emma Gillett Oglesby[11]. Children include John G. Oglesby[12], a politician[35], 1873–1938[36], of United States[37]; Felicite Louise Oglesby[13], 1874–1954[38]; and Jasper Ernest Oglesby[14], 1882–1935[39]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

Richard J. Oglesby died on April 24, 1899[5]. He died in Elkhart[4]. Burial took place at Elkhart Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Richard J. Oglesby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Richard J. Oglesby born?

Born in Oldham County[2], Richard J. Oglesby…

Where did Richard J. Oglesby die?

Richard J. Oglesby passed away in Elkhart[4].

Who was Richard J. Oglesby married to?

Richard J. Oglesby's spouses include Emma Gillett Oglesby[11].

What did Richard J. Oglesby do for work?

Richard J. Oglesby worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Richard J. Oglesby go to school?

Richard J. Oglesby was educated at University of Louisville[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Governor of Illinois, member of the State Senate of Illinois, Governor of Illinois +4
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer
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