Selden P. Spencer

American politician (1862–1925)
Person human Q2267929
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Selden P. Spencer

Summary

Selden P. Spencer is a human[1]. He was born in Erie[2]. He was born on +1862-09-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1925-05-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Selden P. Spencer's place of birth was Erie[2].
  • Selden P. Spencer passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Selden P. Spencer was born on +1862-09-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Selden P. Spencer died on +1925-05-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Bellefontaine Cemetery[10].
  • Selden P. Spencer held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Selden P. Spencer worked as a politician[6].
  • Selden P. Spencer's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Selden P. Spencer worked as a judge[8].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of member of the Missouri House of Representatives[12].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Selden P. Spencer held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Among Selden P. Spencer's employers was University of Missouri[18].
  • Selden P. Spencer's education included a stint at Yale College[19].
  • Selden P. Spencer was educated at Washington University School of Law[20].
  • Selden P. Spencer's education included a stint at Hopkins School[21].
  • Selden P. Spencer's image is recorded as Selden Palmer Spencer.jpg[22].
  • Selden P. Spencer is recorded as male[23].
  • Selden P. Spencer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Selden P. Spencer was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • Selden P. Spencer's signature is recorded as Selden Palmer Spencer Signature.JPG[26].
  • Selden P. Spencer's ISNI is recorded as 0000000042292268[27].

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Origins and Family

Selden P. Spencer's place of birth was Erie[2]. He was born on +1862-09-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Yale College[19], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30]; Washington University School of Law[20], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1867[33]; and Hopkins School[21], a university-preparatory school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1660[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Selden P. Spencer was employed by University of Missouri[18]. Positions held include member of the Missouri House of Representatives[12] and United States senator[13], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Selden P. Spencer was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

Selden P. Spencer died on +1925-05-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Selden P. Spencer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Selden P. Spencer born?

Born in Erie[2], Selden P. Spencer…

Where did Selden P. Spencer die?

Selden P. Spencer passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Selden P. Spencer do for work?

Selden P. Spencer worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Selden P. Spencer go to school?

Selden P. Spencer was educated at Yale College[19], Washington University School of Law[20], and Hopkins School[21].

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Yale College, Washington University School of Law, Hopkins School
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Prabook id 1059970
    Family name Spencer
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