William Sprague IV

governor and senator for Rhode Island, United States of America (1830-1915)
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William Sprague IV

Summary

William Sprague IV is a human[1]. Born in Cranston[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1830[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 11, 1915[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cranston[2], William Sprague IV…
  • William Sprague IV died in Paris[4].
  • William Sprague IV was born on September 12, 1830[3].
  • William Sprague IV died on September 11, 1915[5].
  • William Sprague IV is buried at Swan Point Cemetery[8].
  • William Sprague IV's father was Amasa Sprague[9].
  • Among William Sprague IV's spouses was Kate Chase[10].
  • William Sprague IV held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Sprague IV's professions included politician[6].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[12].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of United States senator[13].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of United States senator[14].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of United States senator[15].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of United States senator[16].
  • William Sprague IV held the position of United States senator[17].
  • William Sprague IV is recorded as male[18].
  • William Sprague IV's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Sprague IV was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].
  • William Sprague IV's Commons category is recorded as William Sprague IV[21].
  • William Sprague IV's family name is recorded as Sprague[22].
  • William Sprague IV's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Sprague IV's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • William Sprague IV's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
  • William Sprague IV's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • William Sprague IV's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Sprague IV was born in Cranston[2]. He was born on September 12, 1830[3]. His father was Amasa Sprague[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Sprague IV worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Rhode Island[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1775[30] and United States senator[13], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

William Sprague IV was married to Kate Chase[10]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

William Sprague IV died on September 11, 1915[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Swan Point Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Sprague IV ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was William Sprague IV born?

William Sprague IV's place of birth was Cranston[2].

Where did William Sprague IV die?

William Sprague IV died in Paris[4].

Who were William Sprague IV's parents?

William Sprague IV's father was Amasa Sprague[9].

Who was William Sprague IV married to?

William Sprague IV's spouses include Kate Chase[10].

What did William Sprague IV do for work?

William Sprague IV worked as politician[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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