William Michael Cocke

1815-1896 American politician
Person human Q2579988
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William Michael Cocke

Summary

William Michael Cocke is a human[1]. He was born in Rutledge[2]. He was born on July 16, 1815[3]. He died in Nashville[4]. He died on February 6, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Michael Cocke was born in Rutledge[2].
  • William Michael Cocke passed away in Nashville[4].
  • William Michael Cocke was born on July 16, 1815[3].
  • William Michael Cocke died on February 6, 1896[5].
  • William Michael Cocke's father was Sterling Cocke[9].
  • William Michael Cocke's mother was Eliza T. Massengill[10].
  • William Michael Cocke held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Michael Cocke worked as a politician[6].
  • William Michael Cocke worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Michael Cocke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • William Michael Cocke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • William Michael Cocke held the position of member of the Tennessee House of Representatives[14].
  • William Michael Cocke's education included a stint at University of Tennessee[15].
  • William Michael Cocke is recorded as male[16].
  • William Michael Cocke's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Michael Cocke was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • William Michael Cocke's residence is recorded as William Cocke House[19].
  • William Michael Cocke's family name is recorded as Cocke[20].
  • William Michael Cocke's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Michael Cocke's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • William Michael Cocke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • William Michael Cocke's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

Body

Origins and Family

William Michael Cocke's place of birth was Rutledge[2]. He was born on July 16, 1815[3]. His father was Sterling Cocke[9]. His mother was Eliza T. Massengill[10].

Education

William Michael Cocke was educated at University of Tennessee[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[25], in United States[26] and member of the Tennessee House of Representatives[14], a position[27], in United States[28].

Personal Life

William Michael Cocke was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].

Death and Burial

William Michael Cocke died on February 6, 1896[5]. He passed away in Nashville[4].

Why It Matters

William Michael Cocke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Michael Cocke born?

William Michael Cocke's place of birth was Rutledge[2].

Where did William Michael Cocke die?

William Michael Cocke passed away in Nashville[4].

Who were William Michael Cocke's parents?

William Michael Cocke's father was Sterling Cocke[9]. William Michael Cocke's mother was Eliza T. Massengill[10].

What did William Michael Cocke do for work?

William Michael Cocke worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Michael Cocke go to school?

William Michael Cocke was educated at University of Tennessee[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . National Register of Historic Places. 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.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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