Robert P. Letcher

American governor of Kentucky (1788-1861)
Person human Q359430
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Robert P. Letcher

Summary

Robert P. Letcher is a human[1]. Born in Goochland County[2], he… he was born on February 10, 1788[3]. He died in Frankfort[4]. He died on January 24, 1861[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert P. Letcher was born in Goochland County[2].
  • Robert P. Letcher passed away in Frankfort[4].
  • Robert P. Letcher was born on February 10, 1788[3].
  • Robert P. Letcher died on January 24, 1861[5].
  • Robert P. Letcher is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[10].
  • Robert P. Letcher's father was Steven Giles Letcher[11].
  • Robert P. Letcher's mother was Betsy Letcher (Perkins)[12].
  • Robert P. Letcher held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert P. Letcher worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert P. Letcher worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Robert P. Letcher worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Robert P. Letcher held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Robert P. Letcher held the position of Governor of Kentucky[15].
  • Robert P. Letcher held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[16].
  • Robert P. Letcher is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert P. Letcher's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert P. Letcher was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • Robert P. Letcher's Commons category is recorded as Robert P. Letcher[20].
  • Robert P. Letcher's family name is recorded as Letcher[21].
  • Robert P. Letcher's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • Robert P. Letcher's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • Robert P. Letcher's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • Robert P. Letcher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert P. Letcher's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].
  • Robert P. Letcher's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/robert-perkins-letcher/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Goochland County[2], Robert P. Letcher… he was born on February 10, 1788[3]. His father was Steven Giles Letcher[11]. His mother was Betsy Letcher (Perkins)[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Governor of Kentucky[15], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1792[32]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Robert P. Letcher was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Robert P. Letcher died on January 24, 1861[5]. He passed away in Frankfort[4]. He is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert P. Letcher include Letcher County[33], a county of Kentucky[34], in United States[35], founded in 1842[36].

Why It Matters

Robert P. Letcher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Letcher County[33], a county of Kentucky[34], in United States[35], founded in 1842[36].

FAQs

Where was Robert P. Letcher born?

Robert P. Letcher's place of birth was Goochland County[2].

Where did Robert P. Letcher die?

Robert P. Letcher passed away in Frankfort[4].

Who were Robert P. Letcher's parents?

Robert P. Letcher's father was Steven Giles Letcher[11]. Robert P. Letcher's mother was Betsy Letcher (Perkins)[12].

What did Robert P. Letcher do for work?

Robert P. Letcher worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 20d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Frankfort
    Mother Betsy Letcher (Perkins)
    Family name Letcher
    Sex or gender male
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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