William Bourke Cockran

Irish-American politician (1854–1923)
Person human Q1770728
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William Bourke Cockran

Summary

William Bourke Cockran is a human[1]. He was born in County Sligo[2]. He was born on February 28, 1854[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 1, 1923[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Bourke Cockran was born in County Sligo[2].
  • William Bourke Cockran passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • William Bourke Cockran was born on February 28, 1854[3].
  • William Bourke Cockran died on March 1, 1923[5].
  • Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[9].
  • Among William Bourke Cockran's spouses was Rhoda E. Mack[10].
  • Among William Bourke Cockran's spouses was Anne Ide Cockran[11].
  • William Bourke Cockran held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Bourke Cockran held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Bourke Cockran's professions included politician[6].
  • William Bourke Cockran's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Bourke Cockran held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • William Bourke Cockran was educated at Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences[15].
  • William Bourke Cockran's education included a stint at Manhattan University[16].
  • William Bourke Cockran received the Laetare Medal[17].
  • William Bourke Cockran is recorded as male[18].
  • William Bourke Cockran's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Bourke Cockran was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • William Bourke Cockran's Commons category is recorded as William Bourke Cockran[21].
  • William Bourke Cockran's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[22].
  • William Bourke Cockran's family name is recorded as Cockran[23].
  • William Bourke Cockran's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Bourke Cockran's given name is recorded as Bourke[25].
  • William Bourke Cockran's significant event is recorded as immigration[26].
  • William Bourke Cockran's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

William Bourke Cockran's place of birth was County Sligo[2]. He was born on February 28, 1854[3].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences[15], a constituent college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and Manhattan University[16], a liberal arts college in the United States[31], in United States[32], founded in 1853[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. William Bourke Cockran held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].

Recognition

William Bourke Cockran received the Laetare Medal[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rhoda E. Mack[10], 1865–1895[34] and Anne Ide Cockran[11], 1876–1945[35], of United States[36]. William Bourke Cockran was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

William Bourke Cockran died on March 1, 1923[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Bourke Cockran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was William Bourke Cockran born?

Born in County Sligo[2], William Bourke Cockran…

Where did William Bourke Cockran die?

William Bourke Cockran died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was William Bourke Cockran married to?

William Bourke Cockran's spouses include Rhoda E. Mack[10] and Anne Ide Cockran[11].

What did William Bourke Cockran do for work?

William Bourke Cockran worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Bourke Cockran go to school?

William Bourke Cockran was educated at Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences[15] and Manhattan University[16].

What awards did William Bourke Cockran receive?

Honors received include Laetare Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . New York Daily News. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . New York Daily News. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . laetare.nd.edu. laetare.nd.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [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. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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