Thomas Francis Meagher

Irish nationalist & American politician (1823-1867)
Person human Q522396
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Thomas Francis Meagher

Summary

Thomas Francis Meagher is a human[1]. Born in Waterford[2], he… he was born on August 3, 1823[3]. He passed away in Fort Benton[4]. He died on July 1, 1867[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Francis Meagher was born in Waterford[2].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher passed away in Fort Benton[4].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher was born on August 3, 1823[3].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher was born on January 17, 1823[9].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher died on July 1, 1867[5].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher died on January 17, 1867[10].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's father was Thomas Meagher[11].
  • Among Thomas Francis Meagher's spouses was Elizabeth Townsend Meagher[12].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher worked as a military officer[6].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher worked as a politician[7].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher held the position of Governor of Montana Territory[15].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher was educated at Stonyhurst College[16].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher was affiliated with the Irish Confederation[19].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's military branch is recorded as Union Army[20].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Francis Meagher[21].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's archives at is recorded as University of Notre Dame Archives[23].
  • The cause of death was drowning[24].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher was part of the conflict American Civil War[25].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's family name is recorded as Meagher[26].
  • Thomas Francis Meagher's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Francis Meagher was born in Waterford[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 3, 1823[3] and January 17, 1823[9]. His father was Thomas Meagher[11].

Education

Thomas Francis Meagher was educated at Stonyhurst College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Thomas Francis Meagher held the position of Governor of Montana Territory[15].

Personal Life

Thomas Francis Meagher was married to Elizabeth Townsend Meagher[12]. He was affiliated with the Irish Confederation[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 1, 1867[5] and January 17, 1867[10]. Thomas Francis Meagher passed away in Fort Benton[4]. The cause of death was drowning[24].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Francis Meagher include Meagher County[28], a county of Montana[29], in United States[30], founded in 1867[31].

Why It Matters

Thomas Francis Meagher ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Meagher County[28], a county of Montana[29], in United States[30], founded in 1867[31].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Francis Meagher born?

Thomas Francis Meagher was born in Waterford[2].

Where did Thomas Francis Meagher die?

Thomas Francis Meagher died in Fort Benton[4].

Who were Thomas Francis Meagher's parents?

Thomas Francis Meagher's father was Thomas Meagher[11].

Who was Thomas Francis Meagher married to?

Thomas Francis Meagher's spouses include Elizabeth Townsend Meagher[12].

What did Thomas Francis Meagher do for work?

Thomas Francis Meagher worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Thomas Francis Meagher go to school?

Thomas Francis Meagher was educated at Stonyhurst College[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00567389
    Place of birth Waterford
    Participated in conflict American Civil War
    Country of citizenship United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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