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Charles Polk Jr.

American politician (1788-1857)
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Summary

Charles Polk Jr. is a human[1]. Charles Polk Jr. was born in Bridgeville[2]. Charles Polk Jr. was born on November 15, 1788[3]. Charles Polk Jr. passed away in Milford[4]. Charles Polk Jr. died on October 27, 1857[5]. Charles Polk Jr. worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], governor[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10]. Charles Polk Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bridgeville[2].
  • Charles Polk Jr. died in Milford[4].
  • Charles Polk Jr. was born on November 15, 1788[3].
  • Charles Polk Jr. was born on November 14, 1788[12].
  • Charles Polk Jr. died on October 27, 1857[5].
  • Charles Polk Jr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Charles Polk Jr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s professions included farmer[7].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s professions included governor[8].
  • Charles Polk Jr. worked as a jurist[9].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s professions included lawyer[10].
  • Charles Polk Jr. held the position of Governor of Delaware[14].
  • Charles Polk Jr. held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[15].
  • Charles Polk Jr. held the position of Governor of Delaware[16].
  • Charles Polk Jr. held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[17].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s education included a stint at Westtown School[18].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s religion is recorded as Presbyterian Church in the United States of America[19].
  • Charles Polk Jr. is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Polk Jr. was affiliated with the Federalist Party[22].
  • Charles Polk Jr. was affiliated with the Whig Party[23].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s residence is recorded as Kent County[24].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s family name is recorded as Polk[25].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles Polk Jr.'s National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/charles-polk/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bridgeville[2], Charles Polk Jr.… Recorded date of birth include November 15, 1788[3] and November 14, 1788[12].

Education

Charles Polk Jr.'s education included a stint at Westtown School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], governor[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10]. Positions held include Governor of Delaware[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; member of the Delaware State Senate[15]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[17].

Personal Life

Charles Polk Jr.'s religion is recorded as Presbyterian Church in the United States of America[19]. Political affiliations include Federalist Party[22], a political party[31], in United States[32], founded in 1792[33], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[34] and Whig Party[23], a political party[35], in United States[36], founded in 1834[37], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[38].

Death and Burial

Charles Polk Jr. died on October 27, 1857[5]. Charles Polk Jr. passed away in Milford[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Polk Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] Charles Polk Jr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Charles Polk Jr. born?

Born in Bridgeville[2].

Where did Charles Polk Jr. die?

Charles Polk Jr. passed away in Milford[4].

What did Charles Polk Jr. do for work?

Charles Polk Jr. worked as politician[6], farmer[7], governor[8], jurist[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Charles Polk Jr. go to school?

Charles Polk Jr. was educated at Westtown School[18].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, farmer, governor +2
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'azb', 'de', 'en', 'he', 'ko', 'pt', 'sv']
    Date of birth → +1788-11-15T00:00:00Z, +1788-11-14T00:00:00Z
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Generational suffix → L252247-F2
    Position held → Governor of Delaware, member of the Delaware State Senate, Governor of Delaware +1
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Residence → Kent County
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