William Polk

American politician and military officer (9 July 1758 – 14 January 1834)
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William Polk

Summary

William Polk is a human[1]. He was born in Mecklenburg County[2]. He was born on July 9, 1758[3]. He passed away in Raleigh[4]. He died on January 14, 1834[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Polk's place of birth was Mecklenburg County[2].
  • William Polk died in Raleigh[4].
  • William Polk was born on July 9, 1758[3].
  • William Polk died on January 14, 1834[5].
  • William Polk is buried at City Cemetery[8].
  • William Polk's father was Thomas Polk[9].
  • A child of William Polk was Lucius Junius Polk[10].
  • A child of William Polk was Leonidas Polk[11].
  • A child of William Polk was William Julius Polk[12].
  • A child of William Polk was Andrew Jackson Polk[13].
  • A child of William Polk was George Washington Polk[14].
  • William Polk held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Polk's professions included politician[6].
  • William Polk held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Commons[16].
  • William Polk was educated at Queens University of Charlotte[17].
  • William Polk is recorded as male[18].
  • William Polk's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Polk's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[20].
  • William Polk's family name is recorded as Polk[21].
  • William Polk's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Polk's work location is recorded as Raleigh[23].
  • William Polk's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • William Polk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • William Polk's name in native language is recorded as William Polk[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mecklenburg County[2], William Polk… he was born on July 9, 1758[3]. His father was Thomas Polk[9].

Education

William Polk was educated at Queens University of Charlotte[17].

Career and Affiliations

William Polk worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Commons[16].

Personal Life

Children include Lucius Junius Polk[10], a politician[27], 1802–1870[28], of United States[29]; Leonidas Polk[11], a politician[30], 1806–1864[31], of United States[32]; William Julius Polk[12], 1793–1860[33]; Andrew Jackson Polk[13], b. 1824[34]; and George Washington Polk[14].

Death and Burial

William Polk died on January 14, 1834[5]. He died in Raleigh[4]. Burial took place at City Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Polk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Polk born?

Born in Mecklenburg County[2], William Polk…

Where did William Polk die?

William Polk died in Raleigh[4].

Who were William Polk's parents?

William Polk's father was Thomas Polk[9].

What did William Polk do for work?

William Polk worked as politician[6].

Where did William Polk go to school?

William Polk was educated at Queens University of Charlotte[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Lucius Junius Polk, Leonidas Polk, William Julius Polk +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q107365217]]"
  2. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description American politician and military officer (9 July 1758 – 14 January 1834)
    Name in native language William Polk
    Yale lux id person/4706738e-85d0-4fde-b51f-7cecb2b1dafc
    Find a grave memorial id 14009891
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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