Winfield Scott Hancock

United States Army officer (1824–1886)
Person human Q435517
Winfield Scott Hancock
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Winfield Scott Hancock

Summary

Winfield Scott Hancock is a human[1]. Born in Montgomeryville[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1824[3]. He died in Governors Island[4]. He died on February 9, 1886[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,899 views/month, #6,402 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montgomeryville[2], Winfield Scott Hancock…
  • Winfield Scott Hancock died in Governors Island[4].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock was born on February 14, 1824[3].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock died on February 9, 1886[5].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock is buried at Montgomery Cemetery[9].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's father was Benjamin Franklin Hancock[10].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock worked as a military officer[6].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock worked as a politician[7].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock is recorded as male[13].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's military branch is recorded as Union Army[16].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's military branch is recorded as United States Army[17].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's military branch is recorded as infantry[18].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's Commons category is recorded as Winfield Scott Hancock[19].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • The cause of death was infectious disease[21].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's commander of is recorded as II Corps[22].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock was part of the conflict American Civil War[23].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[24].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock[25].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's given name is recorded as Winfield Scott[26].
  • Winfield Scott Hancock's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Winfield Scott Hancock[27].

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Origins and Family

Winfield Scott Hancock was born in Montgomeryville[2]. He was born on February 14, 1824[3]. His father was Benjamin Franklin Hancock[10].

Education

Winfield Scott Hancock's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7].

Personal Life

Winfield Scott Hancock was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].

Death and Burial

Winfield Scott Hancock died on February 9, 1886[5]. He passed away in Governors Island[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[21]. Burial took place at Montgomery Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Winfield Scott Hancock ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,899 views/month, #6,402 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Winfield Scott Hancock born?

Born in Montgomeryville[2], Winfield Scott Hancock…

Where did Winfield Scott Hancock die?

Winfield Scott Hancock died in Governors Island[4].

Who were Winfield Scott Hancock's parents?

Winfield Scott Hancock's father was Benjamin Franklin Hancock[10].

What did Winfield Scott Hancock do for work?

Winfield Scott Hancock worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Winfield Scott Hancock go to school?

Winfield Scott Hancock 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] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major general
    Given name Winfield Scott
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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