William Sterling King

American army officer, politician in Massachusetts (1818-1882)
Person human Q55893427
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William Sterling King

Summary

William Sterling King is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1818[3]. He died in Roxbury[4]. He died on January 1, 1882[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Sterling King's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • William Sterling King passed away in Roxbury[4].
  • William Sterling King was born on January 1, 1818[3].
  • William Sterling King was born on October 6, 1818[8].
  • William Sterling King died on January 1, 1882[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].
  • William Sterling King's father was Elisha William King[10].
  • William Sterling King held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Sterling King's professions included politician[6].
  • William Sterling King held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12].
  • William Sterling King held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[13].
  • William Sterling King held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[14].
  • William Sterling King is recorded as male[15].
  • William Sterling King's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Sterling King's military branch is recorded as Union Army[17].
  • William Sterling King's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[18].
  • William Sterling King's family name is recorded as King[19].
  • William Sterling King's given name is recorded as William[20].
  • William Sterling King's significant event is recorded as 1876 Massachusetts legislature[21].
  • William Sterling King's significant event is recorded as 1878 Massachusetts legislature[22].
  • William Sterling King's significant event is recorded as 1875 Massachusetts legislature[23].
  • William Sterling King's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject every politician/Massachusetts[24].

Body

Origins and Family

William Sterling King's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1818[3] and October 6, 1818[8]. His father was Elisha William King[10].

Career and Affiliations

William Sterling King's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12], a position[25], in United States[26].

Death and Burial

William Sterling King died on January 1, 1882[5]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Sterling King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Sterling King born?

Born in Manhattan[2], William Sterling King…

Where did William Sterling King die?

William Sterling King died in Roxbury[4].

Who were William Sterling King's parents?

William Sterling King's father was Elisha William King[10].

What did William Sterling King do for work?

William Sterling King worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . 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. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01076478, cnp01076496
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  3. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
    Significant event 1876 Massachusetts legislature, 1878 Massachusetts legislature, 1875 Massachusetts legislature
    Occupation politician
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 116175192
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