Arthur C. Mellette

South Dakota politician (1842-1896)
Person human Q366555
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Arthur C. Mellette

Summary

Arthur C. Mellette is a human[1]. Born in Henry County[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1842[3]. He passed away in Pittsburg[4]. He died on May 25, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur C. Mellette's place of birth was Henry County[2].
  • Arthur C. Mellette died in Pittsburg[4].
  • Arthur C. Mellette was born on June 23, 1842[3].
  • Arthur C. Mellette died on May 25, 1896[5].
  • Arthur C. Mellette is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery[9].
  • Arthur C. Mellette held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Arthur C. Mellette held the position of Governor of South Dakota[11].
  • Arthur C. Mellette held the position of Governor of Dakota Territory[12].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's education included a stint at Indiana University[13].
  • Arthur C. Mellette was educated at Indiana University Bloomington[14].
  • Arthur C. Mellette was educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law[15].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Arthur C. Mellette is recorded as male[17].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Arthur C. Mellette was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's Commons category is recorded as Arthur C. Mellette[20].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's residence is recorded as Mellette House[21].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's family name is recorded as Mellette[22].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's given name is recorded as Arthur[23].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Arthur C. Mellette's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/arthur-calvin-mellette/[25].

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Origins and Family

Arthur C. Mellette's place of birth was Henry County[2]. He was born on June 23, 1842[3].

Education

Educated at Indiana University[13], a state university system[26], in United States[27], founded in 1820[28], headquartered in Bloomington[29]; Indiana University Bloomington[14], a public research university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1820[32], headquartered in Bloomington[33]; and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[15], a law school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1842[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of South Dakota[11], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1889[39] and Governor of Dakota Territory[12].

Personal Life

Arthur C. Mellette's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Arthur C. Mellette died on May 25, 1896[5]. He passed away in Pittsburg[4]. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur C. Mellette include Mellette County[40], a county of South Dakota[41], in United States[42], founded in 1909[43].

Why It Matters

Arthur C. Mellette ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Mellette County[40], a county of South Dakota[41], in United States[42], founded in 1909[43].

FAQs

Where was Arthur C. Mellette born?

Arthur C. Mellette's place of birth was Henry County[2].

Where did Arthur C. Mellette die?

Arthur C. Mellette died in Pittsburg[4].

What did Arthur C. Mellette do for work?

Arthur C. Mellette worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Arthur C. Mellette go to school?

Arthur C. Mellette was educated at Indiana University[13], Indiana University Bloomington[14], and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[15].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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