Walter Leake

American politician (1762-1825)
Person human Q359450
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Walter Leake

Summary

Walter Leake is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albemarle County[2]. He was born on May 25, 1762[3]. He died in Mississippi[4]. He died on November 17, 1825[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Leake's place of birth was Albemarle County[2].
  • Walter Leake passed away in Mississippi[4].
  • Walter Leake was born on May 25, 1762[3].
  • Walter Leake died on November 17, 1825[5].
  • Walter Leake died on November 6, 1825[9].
  • Burial took place at Leake Family Cemetery[10].
  • Walter Leake held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Walter Leake's professions included politician[6].
  • Walter Leake's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Walter Leake held the position of Governor of Mississippi[12].
  • Walter Leake held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Walter Leake held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Walter Leake is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter Leake's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter Leake was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].
  • Walter Leake's Commons category is recorded as Walter Leake[18].
  • Walter Leake's family name is recorded as Leake[19].
  • Walter Leake's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Leake's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Walter Leake's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Walter Leake's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Walter Leake's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Walter Leake'}[24].
  • Walter Leake's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].
  • Walter Leake's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/walter-leake/[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter Leake's place of birth was Albemarle County[2]. He was born on May 25, 1762[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Mississippi[12], a governor[27], in United States[28], founded in 1817[29] and United States senator[13], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Walter Leake was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 17, 1825[5] and November 6, 1825[9]. Walter Leake passed away in Mississippi[4]. Burial took place at Leake Family Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Walter Leake include Leake County[32], a county of Mississippi[33], in United States[34], founded in 1833[35].

Why It Matters

Walter Leake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Leake County[32], a county of Mississippi[33], in United States[34], founded in 1833[35].

FAQs

Where was Walter Leake born?

Walter Leake's place of birth was Albemarle County[2].

Where did Walter Leake die?

Walter Leake died in Mississippi[4].

What did Walter Leake do for work?

Walter Leake worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . 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. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    Position held Governor of Mississippi, United States senator, United States senator
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