Thomas Sterling

American politician (1851-1930)
Person human Q433649
Thomas Sterling
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Thomas Sterling

Summary

Thomas Sterling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amanda[2]. He was born on February 21, 1851[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on August 26, 1930[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Sterling was born in Amanda[2].
  • Thomas Sterling passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Thomas Sterling was born on February 21, 1851[3].
  • Thomas Sterling died on August 26, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Sterling held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Sterling worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Sterling worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Sterling worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[12].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Thomas Sterling held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Thomas Sterling was employed by South Dakota[18].
  • Thomas Sterling is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Sterling's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Sterling was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Thomas Sterling's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Sterling[22].
  • Thomas Sterling's family name is recorded as Sterling[23].
  • Thomas Sterling's given name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Thomas Sterling's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Thomas Sterling's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Sterling's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Thomas Sterling'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Sterling's place of birth was Amanda[2]. He was born on February 21, 1851[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Thomas Sterling's employers was South Dakota[18]. Positions held include United States senator[12], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Thomas Sterling was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Thomas Sterling died on August 26, 1930[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Sterling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Sterling born?

Thomas Sterling's place of birth was Amanda[2].

Where did Thomas Sterling die?

Thomas Sterling passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Thomas Sterling do for work?

Thomas Sterling worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Family name Sterling
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United States
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