Robert McClelland

American governor of Michigan (1807-1880)
Person human Q283369
Robert McClelland
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Robert McClelland

Summary

Robert McClelland is a human[1]. Born in Greencastle[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1807[3]. He died in Detroit[4]. He died on August 30, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert McClelland was born in Greencastle[2].
  • Robert McClelland died in Detroit[4].
  • Robert McClelland was born on August 1, 1807[3].
  • Robert McClelland died on August 30, 1880[5].
  • Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[9].
  • Robert McClelland held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Robert McClelland worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert McClelland's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Robert McClelland held the position of Governor of Michigan[11].
  • Robert McClelland held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Robert McClelland held the position of United States Secretary of the Interior[13].
  • Robert McClelland held the position of member of the Michigan House of Representatives[14].
  • Robert McClelland held the position of board member[15].
  • Robert McClelland was educated at Dickinson College[16].
  • Robert McClelland is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert McClelland's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert McClelland was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Robert McClelland's Commons category is recorded as Robert McClelland (American politician)[20].
  • Robert McClelland's archives at is recorded as Smithsonian Institution Archives[21].
  • Robert McClelland's family name is recorded as McClelland[22].
  • Robert McClelland's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert McClelland's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Robert McClelland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert McClelland's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert McClelland'}[26].
  • Robert McClelland's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/robert-mcclelland/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert McClelland was born in Greencastle[2]. He was born on August 1, 1807[3].

Education

Robert McClelland was educated at Dickinson College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Michigan[11], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1835[30]; member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[31], in United States[32]; United States Secretary of the Interior[13], a position[33], in United States[34], founded in 1849[35]; member of the Michigan House of Representatives[14], a position[36], in United States[37]; and board member[15], a position[38].

Personal Life

Robert McClelland was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Robert McClelland died on August 30, 1880[5]. He died in Detroit[4]. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert McClelland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Robert McClelland born?

Robert McClelland was born in Greencastle[2].

Where did Robert McClelland die?

Robert McClelland died in Detroit[4].

What did Robert McClelland do for work?

Robert McClelland worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Robert McClelland go to school?

Robert McClelland was educated at Dickinson College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at Smithsonian Institution Archives
    Place of birth Greencastle
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
    Place of burial Elmwood Cemetery
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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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