Stephen Benton Elkins

Union United States Army officer (1841-1911)
Person human Q723281
Stephen Benton Elkins
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Stephen Benton Elkins

Summary

Stephen Benton Elkins is a human[1]. He was born in New Lexington[2]. He was born on +1841-09-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1911-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], businessperson[9], and banker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Benton Elkins's place of birth was New Lexington[2].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins was born on +1841-09-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins died on +1911-01-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins is buried at Maplewood Cemetery[12].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins was married to Hallie Davis Elkins[13].
  • A child of Stephen Benton Elkins was Davis Elkins[14].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's professions included politician[6].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's professions included teacher[8].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins worked as a banker[10].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins was educated at Masonic College[22].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins was educated at University of Missouri[23].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's image is recorded as Stephen Benton “Smooth Steve” Elkins.jpg[24].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's image is recorded as S.B. Elkins, portrait bust.jpg[25].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins is recorded as male[26].
  • Stephen Benton Elkins's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Lexington[2], Stephen Benton Elkins… he was born on +1841-09-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Masonic College[22], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1844[30] and University of Missouri[23], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1839[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], businessperson[9], and banker[10]. Positions held include United States senator[16], a position[34], in United States[35] and non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[36], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Benton Elkins's spouses was Hallie Davis Elkins[13]. A child of him was Davis Elkins[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[39].

Death and Burial

Stephen Benton Elkins died on +1911-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Maplewood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Stephen Benton Elkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Benton Elkins born?

Stephen Benton Elkins's place of birth was New Lexington[2].

Where did Stephen Benton Elkins die?

Stephen Benton Elkins passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Stephen Benton Elkins married to?

Stephen Benton Elkins's spouses include Hallie Davis Elkins[13].

What did Stephen Benton Elkins do for work?

Stephen Benton Elkins worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], businessperson[9], and banker[10].

Where did Stephen Benton Elkins go to school?

Stephen Benton Elkins was educated at Masonic College[22] and University of Missouri[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [36] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [39] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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