William Lewis Douglas

US businessman and politician, Massachusetts (1845-1924)
Person human Q362725
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William Lewis Douglas

Summary

William Lewis Douglas is a human[1]. Born in Plymouth[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1845[3]. He died in Brockton[4]. He died on September 17, 1924[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Lewis Douglas was born in Plymouth[2].
  • William Lewis Douglas passed away in Brockton[4].
  • William Lewis Douglas was born on August 22, 1845[3].
  • William Lewis Douglas died on September 17, 1924[5].
  • William Lewis Douglas is buried at Melrose Cemetery[9].
  • William Lewis Douglas held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Lewis Douglas's professions included politician[6].
  • William Lewis Douglas's professions included businessperson[7].
  • William Lewis Douglas held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[11].
  • William Lewis Douglas held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12].
  • William Lewis Douglas held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[13].
  • William Lewis Douglas is recorded as male[14].
  • William Lewis Douglas's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Lewis Douglas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • William Lewis Douglas's Commons category is recorded as William Lewis Douglas[17].
  • William Lewis Douglas's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[18].
  • William Lewis Douglas's residence is recorded as Brockton[19].
  • William Lewis Douglas's family name is recorded as Douglas[20].
  • William Lewis Douglas's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Lewis Douglas's work location is recorded as Boston[22].
  • William Lewis Douglas's described by source is recorded as Massachusetts Legislative Biography File[23].
  • William Lewis Douglas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William Lewis Douglas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Lewis Douglas'}[25].
  • William Lewis Douglas's different from is recorded as William S. Douglas[26].
  • William Lewis Douglas's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/william-lewis-douglas/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plymouth[2], William Lewis Douglas… he was born on August 22, 1845[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Governor of Massachusetts[11], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1780[30]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[13], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

William Lewis Douglas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

William Lewis Douglas died on September 17, 1924[5]. He died in Brockton[4]. Burial took place at Melrose Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Lewis Douglas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was William Lewis Douglas born?

William Lewis Douglas was born in Plymouth[2].

Where did William Lewis Douglas die?

William Lewis Douglas died in Brockton[4].

What did William Lewis Douglas do for work?

William Lewis Douglas worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Massachusetts Legislative Biography File. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  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. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Family name Douglas
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject every politician/Massachusetts
    Country of citizenship United States
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