Thomas Starr King

American minister (1824-1864)
Person human Q1590865
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Thomas Starr King

Summary

Thomas Starr King is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 17, 1824[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on March 4, 1864[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Thomas Starr King…
  • Thomas Starr King passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Thomas Starr King was born on December 17, 1824[3].
  • Thomas Starr King died on March 4, 1864[5].
  • Thomas Starr King was married to Julia Maria Wiggin[9].
  • A child of Thomas Starr King was Edith Sawyer King[10].
  • A child of Thomas Starr King was Frederic Randolph King[11].
  • Thomas Starr King held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Thomas Starr King's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Starr King worked as a writer[7].
  • Thomas Starr King is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Starr King's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Starr King was affiliated with the Republican Party[15].
  • Thomas Starr King's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Starr King[16].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[17].
  • Thomas Starr King's family name is recorded as King[18].
  • Thomas Starr King's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Starr King's given name is recorded as Starr[20].
  • Thomas Starr King's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Thomas Starr King's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[22].
  • Thomas Starr King's described by source is recorded as The American Portrait Gallery[23].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Starr King's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 17, 1824[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Starr King's spouses was Julia Maria Wiggin[9]. Children include Edith Sawyer King[10], 1852–1909[24] and Frederic Randolph King[11], 1862–1941[25]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Starr King died on March 4, 1864[5]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[17].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Starr King include Mount Starr King[26], a mountain[27], in United States[28].

Why It Matters

Thomas Starr King ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include Mount Starr King[26], a mountain[27], in United States[28].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Starr King born?

Thomas Starr King's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Thomas Starr King die?

Thomas Starr King died in San Francisco[4].

Who was Thomas Starr King married to?

Thomas Starr King's spouses include Julia Maria Wiggin[9].

What did Thomas Starr King do for work?

Thomas Starr King worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Member of political party Republican Party
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    Occupation politician, writer
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