Wilson Shannon

American politician (Democrat)
Person human Q364605
Wilson Shannon
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Wilson Shannon

Summary

Wilson Shannon is a human[1]. Born in Belmont County[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1802[3]. He passed away in Lawrence[4]. He died on August 30, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Belmont County[2], Wilson Shannon…
  • Wilson Shannon died in Lawrence[4].
  • Wilson Shannon was born on February 24, 1802[3].
  • Wilson Shannon was born on February 24, 1803[10].
  • Wilson Shannon died on August 30, 1877[5].
  • Wilson Shannon is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].
  • Wilson Shannon held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Wilson Shannon worked as a politician[6].
  • Wilson Shannon's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Wilson Shannon worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Wilson Shannon held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Wilson Shannon held the position of Governor of Ohio[14].
  • Wilson Shannon held the position of Governor of Kansas[15].
  • Wilson Shannon held the position of Governor of Ohio[16].
  • Wilson Shannon's education included a stint at Ohio University[17].
  • Wilson Shannon was educated at Transylvania University[18].
  • Wilson Shannon is recorded as male[19].
  • Wilson Shannon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wilson Shannon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Wilson Shannon's Commons category is recorded as Wilson Shannon[22].
  • Wilson Shannon's family name is recorded as Shannon[23].
  • Wilson Shannon's given name is recorded as Wilson[24].
  • Wilson Shannon's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Wilson Shannon's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • Wilson Shannon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilson Shannon's place of birth was Belmont County[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 24, 1802[3] and February 24, 1803[10].

Education

Educated at Ohio University[17], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1804[30], headquartered in Athens[31] and Transylvania University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1780[34], headquartered in Lexington[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; Governor of Ohio[14], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1803[40]; and Governor of Kansas[15], a governor[41], in United States[42], founded in 1861[43].

Personal Life

Wilson Shannon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Wilson Shannon died on August 30, 1877[5]. He died in Lawrence[4]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Wilson Shannon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Wilson Shannon born?

Wilson Shannon's place of birth was Belmont County[2].

Where did Wilson Shannon die?

Wilson Shannon passed away in Lawrence[4].

What did Wilson Shannon do for work?

Wilson Shannon worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Wilson Shannon go to school?

Wilson Shannon was educated at Ohio University[17] and Transylvania University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death Lawrence
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