Wager Swayne

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1834–1902)
Person human Q880619
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Wager Swayne

Summary

Wager Swayne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Columbus[2]. He was born on November 10, 1834[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 18, 1902[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Columbus[2], Wager Swayne…
  • Wager Swayne died in New York City[4].
  • Wager Swayne was born on November 10, 1834[3].
  • Wager Swayne died on December 18, 1902[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Wager Swayne's father was Noah Haynes Swayne[10].
  • Wager Swayne held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Wager Swayne worked as a military officer[6].
  • Wager Swayne worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Wager Swayne held the position of Governor of Alabama[12].
  • Wager Swayne was educated at Yale College[13].
  • Wager Swayne was educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law[14].
  • Wager Swayne received the Medal of Honor[15].
  • Wager Swayne is recorded as male[16].
  • Wager Swayne's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wager Swayne was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Wager Swayne's military branch is recorded as Union Army[19].
  • Wager Swayne's Commons category is recorded as Wager Swayne[20].
  • Wager Swayne's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Wager Swayne was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • Wager Swayne's family name is recorded as Swayne[23].
  • Wager Swayne's given name is recorded as Wager[24].
  • Wager Swayne's allegiance is recorded as United States[25].
  • Wager Swayne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Columbus[2], Wager Swayne… he was born on November 10, 1834[3]. His father was Noah Haynes Swayne[10].

Education

Educated at Yale College[13], a college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1701[29] and University of Cincinnati College of Law[14], a law school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1833[32], headquartered in Cincinnati[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. Wager Swayne held the position of Governor of Alabama[12].

Recognition

Wager Swayne received the Medal of Honor[15].

Personal Life

Wager Swayne was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Wager Swayne died on December 18, 1902[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Wager Swayne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Wager Swayne born?

Wager Swayne was born in Columbus[2].

Where did Wager Swayne die?

Wager Swayne passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Wager Swayne's parents?

Wager Swayne's father was Noah Haynes Swayne[10].

What did Wager Swayne do for work?

Wager Swayne worked as military officer[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Wager Swayne go to school?

Wager Swayne was educated at Yale College[13] and University of Cincinnati College of Law[14].

What awards did Wager Swayne receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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