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Ed Schieffelin

prospector who discovered the Tombstone mining district (1847–1897)
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Ed Schieffelin

Summary

Ed Schieffelin is a human[1]. Born in Wellsboro[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1847[3]. He passed away in Oregon[4]. He died on May 12, 1897[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and prospector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ed Schieffelin's place of birth was Wellsboro[2].
  • Ed Schieffelin passed away in Oregon[4].
  • Ed Schieffelin was born on January 1, 1847[3].
  • Ed Schieffelin died on May 12, 1897[5].
  • Ed Schieffelin held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ed Schieffelin's professions included explorer[6].
  • Ed Schieffelin worked as a prospector[7].
  • Ed Schieffelin is recorded as male[10].
  • Ed Schieffelin's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Ed Schieffelin's Commons category is recorded as Ed Schieffelin[12].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[13].
  • Ed Schieffelin's family name is recorded as Schieffelin[14].
  • Ed Schieffelin's given name is recorded as Ed[15].
  • Ed Schieffelin's described at URL is recorded as https://washingtoncountyheritage.org/files/original/4cd6733710ebfcffabd8ab1011aae3697cd5b10b.pdf[16].
  • Ed Schieffelin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Ed Schieffelin's sibling is recorded as Al Schieffelin[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wellsboro[2], Ed Schieffelin… he was born on January 1, 1847[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and prospector[7].

Death and Burial

Ed Schieffelin died on May 12, 1897[5]. He died in Oregon[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[13].

Why It Matters

Ed Schieffelin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Ed Schieffelin born?

Ed Schieffelin's place of birth was Wellsboro[2].

Where did Ed Schieffelin die?

Ed Schieffelin passed away in Oregon[4].

What did Ed Schieffelin do for work?

Ed Schieffelin worked as explorer[6] and prospector[7].

Related Entities

Oregon United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → explorer, prospector
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Instance of → —
    Instance of → human
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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