William Gilpin

American politician (1813–1894)
Person human Q2578969
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William Gilpin

Summary

William Gilpin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on October 4, 1813[3]. He passed away in Denver[4]. He died on January 20, 1894[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilmington[2], William Gilpin…
  • William Gilpin passed away in Denver[4].
  • William Gilpin was born on October 4, 1813[3].
  • William Gilpin died on January 20, 1894[5].
  • William Gilpin is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery[10].
  • William Gilpin's father was Joshua Gilpin[11].
  • Among William Gilpin's spouses was Julia Armentine Pratte[12].
  • William Gilpin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William Gilpin's professions included politician[6].
  • William Gilpin worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Gilpin's professions included soldier[8].
  • William Gilpin held the position of Governor of the Territory of Colorado[14].
  • William Gilpin's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[15].
  • William Gilpin's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[16].
  • William Gilpin is recorded as male[17].
  • William Gilpin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Gilpin was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • William Gilpin's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • William Gilpin's Commons category is recorded as William Gilpin (governor)[21].
  • William Gilpin's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[22].
  • William Gilpin was part of the conflict Second Seminole War[23].
  • William Gilpin was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[24].
  • William Gilpin's family name is recorded as Gilpin[25].
  • William Gilpin's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Gilpin's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[27].

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Origins and Family

William Gilpin's place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on October 4, 1813[3]. His father was Joshua Gilpin[11].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and United States Military Academy[16], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and soldier[8]. William Gilpin held the position of Governor of the Territory of Colorado[14].

Personal Life

William Gilpin was married to Julia Armentine Pratte[12]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

William Gilpin died on January 20, 1894[5]. He died in Denver[4]. Burial took place at Mount Olivet Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Gilpin include Gilpin County[35], a county of Colorado[36], in United States[37], founded in 1861[38].

Why It Matters

William Gilpin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

Entities named for him include Gilpin County[35], a county of Colorado[36], in United States[37], founded in 1861[38].

FAQs

Where was William Gilpin born?

William Gilpin's place of birth was Wilmington[2].

Where did William Gilpin die?

William Gilpin passed away in Denver[4].

Who were William Gilpin's parents?

William Gilpin's father was Joshua Gilpin[11].

Who was William Gilpin married to?

William Gilpin's spouses include Julia Armentine Pratte[12].

What did William Gilpin do for work?

William Gilpin worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and soldier[8].

Where did William Gilpin go to school?

William Gilpin was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15] and United States Military Academy[16].

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  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Wilmington
    Citizenship
    Educated at University of Pennsylvania, United States Military Academy
    Place of burial Mount Olivet Cemetery
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