William Wallace Smith Bliss

American army officer and mathematician (1815-1853)
Person human Q2580961
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William Wallace Smith Bliss

Summary

William Wallace Smith Bliss is a human[1]. Born in Todd County[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1815[3]. He died in Pascagoula[4]. He died on August 5, 1853[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's place of birth was Todd County[2].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss died in Pascagoula[4].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss was born on August 17, 1815[3].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss died on August 5, 1853[5].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss is buried at Girod Street Cemetery[8].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's father was Capt. John Bliss[9].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss was married to Mary Elizabeth Bliss[10].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's professions included military officer[6].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss is recorded as male[13].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's Commons category is recorded as William Wallace Smith Bliss[15].
  • The cause of death was yellow fever[16].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[17].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's family name is recorded as Bliss[18].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's given name is recorded as W.[20].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's given name is recorded as S.[21].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • William Wallace Smith Bliss's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Todd County[2], William Wallace Smith Bliss… he was born on August 17, 1815[3]. His father was Capt. John Bliss[9].

Education

William Wallace Smith Bliss was educated at United States Military Academy[12].

Career and Affiliations

William Wallace Smith Bliss worked as a military officer[6].

Personal Life

Among William Wallace Smith Bliss's spouses was Mary Elizabeth Bliss[10].

Death and Burial

William Wallace Smith Bliss died on August 5, 1853[5]. He passed away in Pascagoula[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever[16]. Burial took place at Girod Street Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Wallace Smith Bliss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Wallace Smith Bliss born?

William Wallace Smith Bliss was born in Todd County[2].

Where did William Wallace Smith Bliss die?

William Wallace Smith Bliss passed away in Pascagoula[4].

Who were William Wallace Smith Bliss's parents?

William Wallace Smith Bliss's father was Capt. John Bliss[9].

Who was William Wallace Smith Bliss married to?

William Wallace Smith Bliss's spouses include Mary Elizabeth Bliss[10].

What did William Wallace Smith Bliss do for work?

William Wallace Smith Bliss worked as military officer[6].

Where did William Wallace Smith Bliss go to school?

William Wallace Smith Bliss was educated at United States Military Academy[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Occupation military officer
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