David Clopton

Confederate Army soldier (1820-1892)
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David Clopton

Summary

David Clopton is a human[1]. Born in Putnam County[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1820[3]. He died in Montgomery[4]. He died on February 5, 1892[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Clopton was born in Putnam County[2].
  • David Clopton passed away in Montgomery[4].
  • David Clopton was born on September 29, 1820[3].
  • David Clopton died on February 5, 1892[5].
  • David Clopton is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[10].
  • David Clopton's father was Alford Clopton, MD[11].
  • David Clopton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • David Clopton's professions included politician[6].
  • David Clopton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • David Clopton worked as a judge[8].
  • David Clopton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • David Clopton held the position of Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court[14].
  • David Clopton was educated at Randolph–Macon College[15].
  • David Clopton is recorded as male[16].
  • David Clopton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Clopton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • David Clopton's Commons category is recorded as David Clopton (politician)[19].
  • David Clopton's family name is recorded as Clopton[20].
  • David Clopton's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • David Clopton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • David Clopton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • David Clopton's name in native language is recorded as David Clopton[24].
  • David Clopton's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].
  • David Clopton's P14901 is recorded as david-clopton[26].

Body

Origins and Family

David Clopton was born in Putnam County[2]. He was born on September 29, 1820[3]. His father was Alford Clopton, MD[11].

Education

David Clopton's education included a stint at Randolph–Macon College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], an elective office[27], in United States[28] and Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court[14].

Personal Life

David Clopton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

David Clopton died on February 5, 1892[5]. He passed away in Montgomery[4]. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

David Clopton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was David Clopton born?

David Clopton's place of birth was Putnam County[2].

Where did David Clopton die?

David Clopton died in Montgomery[4].

Who were David Clopton's parents?

David Clopton's father was Alford Clopton, MD[11].

What did David Clopton do for work?

David Clopton worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did David Clopton go to school?

David Clopton was educated at Randolph–Macon College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → David
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