Thomas Sumter

American general during the American Revolution (1734–1832)
Person human Q328197
Thomas Sumter
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Thomas Sumter

Summary

Thomas Sumter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charlottesville[2]. He was born on August 14, 1734[3]. He died in Stateburg[4]. He died on June 1, 1832[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (784 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charlottesville[2], Thomas Sumter…
  • Thomas Sumter passed away in Stateburg[4].
  • Thomas Sumter was born on August 14, 1734[3].
  • Thomas Sumter died on June 1, 1832[5].
  • A child of Thomas Sumter was Thomas Sumter Jr.[9].
  • Thomas Sumter held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas Sumter worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Sumter worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of United States senator[11].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of United States senator[12].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Thomas Sumter held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Thomas Sumter is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Sumter's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Sumter was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • Thomas Sumter's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Sumter[20].
  • Thomas Sumter's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[21].
  • Thomas Sumter was part of the conflict French and Indian War[22].
  • Thomas Sumter's family name is recorded as Sumter[23].
  • Thomas Sumter's given name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Thomas Sumter's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Thomas Sumter[25].
  • Thomas Sumter's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Thomas Sumter's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Sumter's place of birth was Charlottesville[2]. He was born on August 14, 1734[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include United States senator[11], a position[28], in United States[29] and member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas Sumter was Thomas Sumter Jr.[9]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Sumter died on June 1, 1832[5]. He passed away in Stateburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Sumter include Fort Sumter[32], a sea fort[33], in United States[34], founded in 1811[35] and Sumter County[36], a county of Florida[37], in United States[38], founded in 1853[39].

Why It Matters

Thomas Sumter ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (784 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

Entities named for him include Fort Sumter[32], a sea fort[33], in United States[34], founded in 1811[35] and Sumter County[36], a county of Florida[37], in United States[38], founded in 1853[39].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Sumter born?

Born in Charlottesville[2], Thomas Sumter…

Where did Thomas Sumter die?

Thomas Sumter passed away in Stateburg[4].

What did Thomas Sumter do for work?

Thomas Sumter worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . 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. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [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.

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    Occupation politician, military personnel
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    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, The New Student's Reference Work
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