Samuel Ward King

American politician (1786-1851)
Person human Q182663
Samuel Ward King
Creator:Marcus A. Waterman (1834-1914) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Samuel Ward King

Summary

Samuel Ward King is a human[1]. Born in Johnston[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1786[3]. He died in Providence[4]. He died on January 20, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Ward King was born in Johnston[2].
  • Samuel Ward King died in Providence[4].
  • Samuel Ward King was born on May 23, 1786[3].
  • Samuel Ward King died on January 20, 1851[5].
  • Samuel Ward King died on January 21, 1851[9].
  • Burial took place at Rhode Island[10].
  • Samuel Ward King's mother was Welthian Walton[11].
  • Samuel Ward King held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Samuel Ward King worked as a politician[6].
  • Samuel Ward King worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Samuel Ward King held the position of Rhode Island state senator[13].
  • Samuel Ward King held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[14].
  • Samuel Ward King was educated at Brown University[15].
  • Samuel Ward King is recorded as male[16].
  • Samuel Ward King's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samuel Ward King was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • Samuel Ward King's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Ward King[19].
  • Samuel Ward King's family name is recorded as King[20].
  • Samuel Ward King's given name is recorded as Samuel[21].
  • Samuel Ward King's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/samuel-king/[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Ward King's place of birth was Johnston[2]. He was born on May 23, 1786[3]. His mother was Welthian Walton[11].

Education

Samuel Ward King was educated at Brown University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and surgeon[7]. Positions held include Rhode Island state senator[13] and Governor of Rhode Island[14], a governor[23], in United States[24], founded in 1775[25].

Personal Life

Samuel Ward King was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 20, 1851[5] and January 21, 1851[9]. Samuel Ward King passed away in Providence[4]. He is buried at Rhode Island[10].

Why It Matters

Samuel Ward King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Ward King born?

Born in Johnston[2], Samuel Ward King…

Where did Samuel Ward King die?

Samuel Ward King passed away in Providence[4].

Who were Samuel Ward King's parents?

Samuel Ward King's mother was Welthian Walton[11].

What did Samuel Ward King do for work?

Samuel Ward King worked as politician[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did Samuel Ward King go to school?

Samuel Ward King was educated at Brown University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, surgeon
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender male
    Mother Welthian Walton
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