Richard Taylor

Confederate general (1826-1879)
Person human Q1967771
Richard Taylor
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Richard Taylor

Summary

Richard Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Louisville[2]. He was born on January 27, 1826[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 12, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (636 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Taylor's place of birth was Louisville[2].
  • Richard Taylor passed away in New York City[4].
  • Richard Taylor was born on January 27, 1826[3].
  • Richard Taylor died on April 12, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at Metairie Cemetery[9].
  • Richard Taylor's father was Zachary Taylor[10].
  • Richard Taylor's mother was Margaret Taylor[11].
  • Among Richard Taylor's spouses was Louise Marie Myrthe Bringier[12].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was Zachary Taylor[13].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was Myrthe Bianca Taylor Stauffer[14].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was Elizabeth Myrthe Taylor[15].
  • Richard Taylor held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Richard Taylor's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Taylor worked as an army officer[7].
  • Richard Taylor held the position of member of the State Senate of Louisiana[17].
  • Richard Taylor's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Richard Taylor's education included a stint at Yale College[19].
  • Richard Taylor was educated at Harvard College[20].
  • Richard Taylor is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Taylor was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Richard Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Richard Taylor (general, C.S.A.)[24].
  • Richard Taylor's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Richard Taylor was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[26].
  • Richard Taylor was part of the conflict American Civil War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Taylor's place of birth was Louisville[2]. He was born on January 27, 1826[3]. His father was Zachary Taylor[10]. His mother was Margaret Taylor[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Yale College[19], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34]; and Harvard College[20], a college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and army officer[7]. Richard Taylor held the position of member of the State Senate of Louisiana[17].

Personal Life

Richard Taylor was married to Louise Marie Myrthe Bringier[12]. Children include Zachary Taylor[13], 1858–1864[38], of United States[39]; Myrthe Bianca Taylor Stauffer[14], 1864–1942[40], of United States[41]; and Elizabeth Myrthe Taylor[15], 1854–1936[42]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Richard Taylor died on April 12, 1879[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Metairie Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Taylor ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (636 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Richard Taylor born?

Richard Taylor's place of birth was Louisville[2].

Where did Richard Taylor die?

Richard Taylor died in New York City[4].

Who were Richard Taylor's parents?

Richard Taylor's father was Zachary Taylor[10]. Richard Taylor's mother was Margaret Taylor[11].

Who was Richard Taylor married to?

Richard Taylor's spouses include Louise Marie Myrthe Bringier[12].

What did Richard Taylor do for work?

Richard Taylor worked as politician[6] and army officer[7].

Where did Richard Taylor go to school?

Richard Taylor was educated at Harvard University[18], Yale College[19], and Harvard College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Louisville
    Educated at Harvard University, Yale College, Harvard College
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    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
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