Stephen W. Kearny

United States general (1794–1848)
Person human Q518351
Stephen W. Kearny
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Stephen W. Kearny

Summary

Stephen W. Kearny is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on August 30, 1794[3]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He died on October 31, 1848[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Stephen W. Kearny's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • Stephen W. Kearny died in St. Louis[4].
  • Stephen W. Kearny was born on August 30, 1794[3].
  • Stephen W. Kearny died on October 31, 1848[5].
  • Burial took place at Bellefontaine Cemetery[9].
  • Stephen W. Kearny held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Stephen W. Kearny worked as a politician[7].
  • Stephen W. Kearny held the position of Governor of Alta California[11].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Stephen W. Kearny is recorded as male[13].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's military branch is recorded as United States Army[15].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's Commons category is recorded as Stephen W. Kearny[16].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[17].
  • Stephen W. Kearny was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[18].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's family name is recorded as Kearny[19].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's given name is recorded as Stephen[20].
  • Stephen W. Kearny's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[21].

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Origins and Family

Stephen W. Kearny's place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on August 30, 1794[3].

Education

Stephen W. Kearny was educated at Columbia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Stephen W. Kearny held the position of Governor of Alta California[11].

Death and Burial

Stephen W. Kearny died on October 31, 1848[5]. He died in St. Louis[4]. Burial took place at Bellefontaine Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen W. Kearny include Kearny[22], a town in the United States[23], in United States[24], founded in 1958[25].

Why It Matters

Stephen W. Kearny ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Entities named for him include Kearny[22], a town in the United States[23], in United States[24], founded in 1958[25].

FAQs

Where was Stephen W. Kearny born?

Stephen W. Kearny was born in Newark[2].

Where did Stephen W. Kearny die?

Stephen W. Kearny passed away in St. Louis[4].

What did Stephen W. Kearny do for work?

Stephen W. Kearny worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Stephen W. Kearny go to school?

Stephen W. Kearny was educated at Columbia University[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major general
    Given name Stephen
    Family name Kearny
    Country of citizenship United States
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