William Jackson Palmer

American engineer and American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor (1836–1909)
Person human Q8013404
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William Jackson Palmer

Summary

William Jackson Palmer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leipsic[2]. He was born on September 18, 1836[3]. He passed away in Colorado Springs[4]. He died on March 13, 1909[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipsic[2], William Jackson Palmer…
  • William Jackson Palmer died in Colorado Springs[4].
  • William Jackson Palmer was born on September 18, 1836[3].
  • William Jackson Palmer died on March 13, 1909[5].
  • Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery[9].
  • Among William Jackson Palmer's spouses was Mary Lincoln Mellen[10].
  • A child of William Jackson Palmer was Elsie Palmer[11].
  • William Jackson Palmer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Jackson Palmer worked as a military officer[6].
  • William Jackson Palmer's professions included businessperson[7].
  • William Jackson Palmer received the Medal of Honor[13].
  • William Jackson Palmer is recorded as male[14].
  • William Jackson Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Jackson Palmer's military branch is recorded as Union Army[16].
  • William Jackson Palmer's Commons category is recorded as William Jackson Palmer[17].
  • William Jackson Palmer's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[18].
  • William Jackson Palmer was part of the conflict American Civil War[19].
  • William Jackson Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[20].
  • William Jackson Palmer's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Jackson Palmer's allegiance is recorded as United States[22].

Body

Origins and Family

William Jackson Palmer was born in Leipsic[2]. He was born on September 18, 1836[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

William Jackson Palmer received the Medal of Honor[13].

Personal Life

William Jackson Palmer was married to Mary Lincoln Mellen[10]. A child of him was Elsie Palmer[11].

Death and Burial

William Jackson Palmer died on March 13, 1909[5]. He passed away in Colorado Springs[4]. Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Jackson Palmer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was William Jackson Palmer born?

William Jackson Palmer was born in Leipsic[2].

Where did William Jackson Palmer die?

William Jackson Palmer passed away in Colorado Springs[4].

Who was William Jackson Palmer married to?

William Jackson Palmer's spouses include Mary Lincoln Mellen[10].

What did William Jackson Palmer do for work?

William Jackson Palmer worked as military officer[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did William Jackson Palmer receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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