William Henry Hunt

United States federal judge (1857–1949)
Person human Q3701893
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William Henry Hunt

Summary

William Henry Hunt is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on November 5, 1857[3]. He died in Charlottesville[4]. He died on February 4, 1949[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], politician[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Henry Hunt's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
  • William Henry Hunt passed away in Charlottesville[4].
  • William Henry Hunt was born on November 5, 1857[3].
  • William Henry Hunt died on February 4, 1949[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].
  • William Henry Hunt's father was William H. Hunt[12].
  • William Henry Hunt's mother was Elizabeth Augusta Ridgely[13].
  • A child of William Henry Hunt was Helen Upshur Hunt[14].
  • William Henry Hunt held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Henry Hunt worked as a lawyer[6].
  • William Henry Hunt worked as a judge[7].
  • William Henry Hunt's professions included politician[8].
  • William Henry Hunt's professions included governor[9].
  • William Henry Hunt held the position of Governor of Puerto Rico[16].
  • William Henry Hunt held the position of Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit[17].
  • William Henry Hunt held the position of Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit[18].
  • William Henry Hunt held the position of member of the Montana House of Representatives[19].
  • William Henry Hunt's education included a stint at Hopkins School[20].
  • William Henry Hunt is recorded as male[21].
  • William Henry Hunt's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Henry Hunt was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • William Henry Hunt's Commons category is recorded as William Henry Hunt (judge)[24].
  • William Henry Hunt's family name is recorded as Q254906[25].
  • William Henry Hunt's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Henry Hunt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

William Henry Hunt's place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on November 5, 1857[3]. His father was William H. Hunt[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Augusta Ridgely[13].

Education

William Henry Hunt was educated at Hopkins School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], politician[8], and governor[9]. Positions held include Governor of Puerto Rico[16], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1898[30]; Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit[17]; Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit[18]; and member of the Montana House of Representatives[19].

Personal Life

A child of William Henry Hunt was Helen Upshur Hunt[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

William Henry Hunt died on February 4, 1949[5]. He passed away in Charlottesville[4]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

William Henry Hunt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Hunt born?

William Henry Hunt's place of birth was New Orleans[2].

Where did William Henry Hunt die?

William Henry Hunt passed away in Charlottesville[4].

Who were William Henry Hunt's parents?

William Henry Hunt's father was William H. Hunt[12]. William Henry Hunt's mother was Elizabeth Augusta Ridgely[13].

What did William Henry Hunt do for work?

William Henry Hunt worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], politician[8], and governor[9].

Where did William Henry Hunt go to school?

William Henry Hunt was educated at Hopkins School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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