William Greene

Governor of the state of Rhode Island (1731-1809)
Person human Q885661
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William Greene

Summary

William Greene is a human[1]. He was born in Warwick[2]. He was born on August 16, 1731[3]. He passed away in Warwick[4]. He died on November 29, 1809[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warwick[2], William Greene…
  • William Greene passed away in Warwick[4].
  • William Greene was born on August 16, 1731[3].
  • William Greene died on November 29, 1809[5].
  • William Greene is buried at Rhode Island[9].
  • William Greene's father was William Greene[10].
  • William Greene's mother was Catharine Greene[11].
  • Among William Greene's spouses was Catharine Ray[12].
  • A child of William Greene was Ray Greene[13].
  • A child of William Greene was Phebe Greene Ward[14].
  • William Greene held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Greene's professions included politician[6].
  • William Greene's professions included judge[7].
  • William Greene held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[16].
  • William Greene is recorded as male[17].
  • William Greene's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Greene's Commons category is recorded as William Greene Jr.[19].
  • William Greene's family name is recorded as Greene[20].
  • William Greene's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Greene's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/william-greene/[22].

Body

Origins and Family

William Greene's place of birth was Warwick[2]. He was born on August 16, 1731[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Catharine Greene[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. William Greene held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[16].

Personal Life

Among William Greene's spouses was Catharine Ray[12]. Children include Ray Greene[13], a politician[23], 1765–1849[24], of United States[25] and Phebe Greene Ward[14], 1760–1828[26].

Death and Burial

William Greene died on November 29, 1809[5]. He died in Warwick[4]. He is buried at Rhode Island[9].

Why It Matters

William Greene ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was William Greene born?

William Greene's place of birth was Warwick[2].

Where did William Greene die?

William Greene died in Warwick[4].

Who were William Greene's parents?

William Greene's father was William Greene[10]. William Greene's mother was Catharine Greene[11].

Who was William Greene married to?

William Greene's spouses include Catharine Ray[12].

What did William Greene do for work?

William Greene worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . 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. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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