Benjamin Piatt Runkle

American Civil War Union officer
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Benjamin Piatt Runkle

Summary

Benjamin Piatt Runkle is a human[1]. He was born in West Liberty[2]. He was born on September 3, 1836[3]. He died in Hillsboro[4]. He died on June 28, 1916[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle was born in West Liberty[2].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle passed away in Hillsboro[4].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle was born on September 3, 1836[3].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle died on June 28, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's mother was Hannah Isabella Piatt[9].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle worked as a military officer[6].
  • Among Benjamin Piatt Runkle's employers was Miami University[11].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's education included a stint at Miami University[12].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's education included a stint at Geneva College[13].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle is recorded as male[14].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's military branch is recorded as Union Army[16].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Piatt Runkle[17].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle was part of the conflict American Civil War[18].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's family name is recorded as Runkle[19].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's given name is recorded as Benjamin[20].
  • Benjamin Piatt Runkle's allegiance is recorded as United States[21].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Piatt Runkle was born in West Liberty[2]. He was born on September 3, 1836[3]. His mother was Hannah Isabella Piatt[9].

Education

Educated at Miami University[12], a public research university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1809[24], headquartered in Oxford[25] and Geneva College[13], a private not-for-profit educational institution[26], in United States[27], founded in 1848[28], headquartered in Beaver Falls[29].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Piatt Runkle worked as a military officer[6]. Among his employers was Miami University[11].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Piatt Runkle died on June 28, 1916[5]. He passed away in Hillsboro[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Piatt Runkle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Piatt Runkle born?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle was born in West Liberty[2].

Where did Benjamin Piatt Runkle die?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle died in Hillsboro[4].

Who were Benjamin Piatt Runkle's parents?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle's mother was Hannah Isabella Piatt[9].

What did Benjamin Piatt Runkle do for work?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle worked as military officer[6].

Where did Benjamin Piatt Runkle go to school?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle was educated at Miami University[12] and Geneva College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . 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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