William Smith

lawyer, congressman, the 30th and 35th Governor of Virginia (1796–1887)
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William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human[1]. Born in King George County[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1796[3]. He passed away in Warrenton[4]. He died on May 18, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Smith's place of birth was King George County[2].
  • William Smith passed away in Warrenton[4].
  • William Smith was born on September 6, 1796[3].
  • William Smith was born on September 6, 1797[9].
  • William Smith died on May 18, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].
  • William Smith held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • William Smith's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • William Smith held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13].
  • William Smith held the position of Governor of Virginia[14].
  • William Smith is recorded as male[15].
  • William Smith's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Smith was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • William Smith's military branch is recorded as infantry[18].
  • William Smith's Commons category is recorded as William Smith (Virginia governor)[19].
  • William Smith's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • William Smith's residence is recorded as Monterosa[21].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict Battle of Fairfax Court House[23].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict First Battle of Bull Run[24].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict Battle of Seven Pines[25].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict Seven Days Battles[26].
  • William Smith was part of the conflict Battle of Antietam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Smith was born in King George County[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 6, 1796[3] and September 6, 1797[9].

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[28], in United States[29]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13]; and Governor of Virginia[14], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1776[32].

Personal Life

William Smith was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on May 18, 1887[5]. He died in Warrenton[4]. Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in King George County[2].

Where did William Smith die?

William Smith passed away in Warrenton[4].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . National Archives Catalog. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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