Sidney Rigdon

American Mormon leader (1793–1876)
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Sidney Rigdon
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Sidney Rigdon

Summary

Sidney Rigdon is a human[1]. Born in Allegheny County[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1793[3]. He died in Friendship[4]. He died on July 14, 1876[5]. He worked as an editor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Rigdon's place of birth was Allegheny County[2].
  • Sidney Rigdon died in Friendship[4].
  • Sidney Rigdon was born on February 19, 1793[3].
  • Sidney Rigdon died on July 14, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Maple Grove Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Sidney Rigdon was Nancy Rigdon[9].
  • Sidney Rigdon held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Sidney Rigdon's professions included editor[6].
  • Sidney Rigdon's religion is recorded as Baptists[11].
  • Sidney Rigdon is recorded as male[12].
  • Sidney Rigdon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sidney Rigdon's Commons category is recorded as Sidney Rigdon[14].
  • Sidney Rigdon's family name is recorded as Rigdon[15].
  • Sidney Rigdon's given name is recorded as Sidney[16].
  • Sidney Rigdon's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Sidney Rigdon[17].
  • Sidney Rigdon's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[18].
  • Sidney Rigdon's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Rigdon was born in Allegheny County[2]. He was born on February 19, 1793[3].

Career and Affiliations

Sidney Rigdon worked as an editor[6].

Personal Life

A child of Sidney Rigdon was Nancy Rigdon[9]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[11].

Death and Burial

Sidney Rigdon died on July 14, 1876[5]. He passed away in Friendship[4]. Burial took place at Maple Grove Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Sidney Rigdon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

He has been cited as an influence by Joseph Smith[22], a prophet[23], 1805–1844[24], of United States[25], specialised in religious leader[26].

Works attributed to him include Doctrine and Covenants[27], a religious text[28], written by Joseph Smith[29].

FAQs

Where was Sidney Rigdon born?

Sidney Rigdon's place of birth was Allegheny County[2].

Where did Sidney Rigdon die?

Sidney Rigdon passed away in Friendship[4].

What did Sidney Rigdon do for work?

Sidney Rigdon worked as editor[6].

Who did Sidney Rigdon influence?

Sidney Rigdon has been cited as an influence by Joseph Smith[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Sidney
    Place of death Friendship
    Occupation
    Place of birth Allegheny County
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