Ulysses S. Grant
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Summary
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822[1], in Point Pleasant[2]. He died on July 23, 1885[3], in Wilton[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], statesperson[7], army officer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,726 views/month, #1,075 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1822[11]
- Date of death: 1885[12]
- Place of burial: Grant's Tomb[13]
- Father: Jesse Root Grant[14]
- Mother: Hannah Simpson Grant[15]
- Spouse: Julia Grant[16]
- Child: Frederick Dent Grant[17], Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.[18], Nellie Grant[19], Jesse Root Grant[20]
- Country of citizenship: United States[21]
- Native language: English[22]
- Occupation: military personnel[23]
- Position held: President of the United States[24], Commanding General of the United States Army[25], President-elect of the United States[26], United States Secretary of War[27]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[28]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[29]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[30]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[31], Methodism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[34]
- Military branch: Union Army[35]
- Commons category: Ulysses S. Grant[36]
- Military, police or special rank: General of the Army[37]
- Cause of death: laryngeal cancer[38]
- Residence: New York City[39]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[40], Mexican-American War[41]
- Family name: Grant[42]
- Given name: Ulysses[43], S.[44], Hiram[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ulysses S. Grant include Grant Park[46], an urban park[47], in United States[48], founded in 1844[49]; General Grant[50], a remarkable tree[51], in United States[52]; Grant County[53], a county of Washington[54], in United States[55], founded in 1909[56]; Grant Parish[57]; Grant Avenue[58]; and Grant[59].
Why It Matters
Ulysses S. Grant has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 105 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include Grant Park[46], an urban park[47], in United States[48], founded in 1844[49]; General Grant[50], a remarkable tree[51], in United States[52]; and Grant County[53], a county of Washington[54], in United States[55], founded in 1909[56].
FAQs
Where was Ulysses S. Grant born?
Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant[2].
Where did Ulysses S. Grant die?
Ulysses S. Grant passed away in Wilton[4].
Who were Ulysses S. Grant's parents?
Ulysses S. Grant's father was Jesse Root Grant[14]. Ulysses S. Grant's mother was Hannah Simpson Grant[15].
Who was Ulysses S. Grant married to?
Ulysses S. Grant's spouses include Julia Grant[16].
What did Ulysses S. Grant do for work?
Ulysses S. Grant worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], statesperson[7], army officer[8], and politician[9].
Where did Ulysses S. Grant go to school?
Ulysses S. Grant was educated at United States Military Academy[28].
What awards did Ulysses S. Grant receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[29].