William Alfred Buckingham

American politician (1804-1875)
Person human Q368652
William Alfred Buckingham
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William Alfred Buckingham

Summary

William Alfred Buckingham is a human[1]. He was born in Lebanon[2]. He was born on May 28, 1804[3]. He died in Norwich[4]. He died on February 5, 1875[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Alfred Buckingham's place of birth was Lebanon[2].
  • William Alfred Buckingham passed away in Norwich[4].
  • William Alfred Buckingham was born on May 28, 1804[3].
  • William Alfred Buckingham was born on January 1, 1804[8].
  • William Alfred Buckingham died on February 5, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Yantic Cemetery[9].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's father was Samuel Buckingham[10].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's mother was Joanna Buckingham[11].
  • William Alfred Buckingham held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Alfred Buckingham worked as a politician[6].
  • William Alfred Buckingham held the position of Governor of Connecticut[13].
  • William Alfred Buckingham held the position of United States senator[14].
  • William Alfred Buckingham held the position of United States senator[15].
  • William Alfred Buckingham held the position of United States senator[16].
  • William Alfred Buckingham was educated at Bacon Academy[17].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's education included a stint at Saunders College of Business[18].
  • William Alfred Buckingham is recorded as male[19].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Alfred Buckingham was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's Commons category is recorded as William Alfred Buckingham[22].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's residence is recorded as William A. Buckingham House[23].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's family name is recorded as Buckingham[24].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's given name is recorded as Alfred[26].
  • William Alfred Buckingham's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Alfred Buckingham was born in Lebanon[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1804[3] and January 1, 1804[8]. His father was Samuel Buckingham[10]. His mother was Joanna Buckingham[11].

Education

Educated at Bacon Academy[17], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1803[30] and Saunders College of Business[18], a business school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1910[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Alfred Buckingham's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Connecticut[13], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1776[36] and United States senator[14], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

William Alfred Buckingham was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

William Alfred Buckingham died on February 5, 1875[5]. He passed away in Norwich[4]. He is buried at Yantic Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Alfred Buckingham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Alfred Buckingham born?

William Alfred Buckingham was born in Lebanon[2].

Where did William Alfred Buckingham die?

William Alfred Buckingham died in Norwich[4].

Who were William Alfred Buckingham's parents?

William Alfred Buckingham's father was Samuel Buckingham[10]. William Alfred Buckingham's mother was Joanna Buckingham[11].

What did William Alfred Buckingham do for work?

William Alfred Buckingham worked as politician[6].

Where did William Alfred Buckingham go to school?

William Alfred Buckingham was educated at Bacon Academy[17] and Saunders College of Business[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . 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] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Place of death Norwich
    Father Samuel Buckingham
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