Thomas Lanier Clingman

Confederate Army general and politician (1812-1897)
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Thomas Lanier Clingman
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Thomas Lanier Clingman

Summary

Thomas Lanier Clingman is a human[1]. Born in Huntsville[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1812[3]. He passed away in Morganton[4]. He died on November 3, 1897[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's place of birth was Huntsville[2].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman passed away in Morganton[4].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was born on July 27, 1812[3].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman died on November 3, 1897[5].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman is buried at Riverside Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's mother was Jane Clingman (Poindexter)[10].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was affiliated with the Whig Party[19].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[20].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Lanier Clingman[21].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[23].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was part of the conflict American Civil War[24].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was part of the conflict Battle of Goldsboro Bridge[25].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was part of the conflict Battle of Cold Harbor[26].
  • Thomas Lanier Clingman was part of the conflict Battle of Globe Tavern[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Lanier Clingman was born in Huntsville[2]. He was born on July 27, 1812[3]. His mother was Jane Clingman (Poindexter)[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[13], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Democratic Party[18], a political party[32], in United States[33], founded in 1828[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35] and Whig Party[19], a political party[36], in United States[37], founded in 1834[38], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[39].

Death and Burial

Thomas Lanier Clingman died on November 3, 1897[5]. He passed away in Morganton[4]. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Lanier Clingman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Lanier Clingman born?

Born in Huntsville[2], Thomas Lanier Clingman…

Where did Thomas Lanier Clingman die?

Thomas Lanier Clingman passed away in Morganton[4].

Who were Thomas Lanier Clingman's parents?

Thomas Lanier Clingman's mother was Jane Clingman (Poindexter)[10].

What did Thomas Lanier Clingman do for work?

Thomas Lanier Clingman worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . 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. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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