Edwin Willits

American politician (1830-1896)
Person human Q1295065
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Edwin Willits

Summary

Edwin Willits is a human[1]. He was born in Otto[2]. He was born on April 24, 1830[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 22, 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 (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Willits's place of birth was Otto[2].
  • Edwin Willits passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Edwin Willits was born on April 24, 1830[3].
  • Edwin Willits died on October 22, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Edwin Willits was George Spencer Willits[10].
  • Edwin Willits held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edwin Willits worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin Willits's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edwin Willits held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Edwin Willits held the position of President of Eastern Michigan University[13].
  • Edwin Willits's education included a stint at University of Michigan[14].
  • Edwin Willits is recorded as male[15].
  • Edwin Willits's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edwin Willits was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • Edwin Willits's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Willits[18].
  • Edwin Willits's family name is recorded as Willits[19].
  • Edwin Willits's given name is recorded as Edwin[20].
  • Edwin Willits's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Edwin Willits's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Edwin Willits's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edwin Willits'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Otto[2], Edwin Willits… he was born on April 24, 1830[3].

Education

Edwin Willits was educated at University of Michigan[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], an elective office[24], in United States[25] and President of Eastern Michigan University[13].

Personal Life

A child of Edwin Willits was George Spencer Willits[10]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Edwin Willits died on October 22, 1896[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edwin Willits ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Willits born?

Edwin Willits's place of birth was Otto[2].

Where did Edwin Willits die?

Edwin Willits passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Edwin Willits do for work?

Edwin Willits worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Edwin Willits go to school?

Edwin Willits was educated at University of Michigan[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Woodland Cemetery
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    Educated at → University of Michigan
    Family name → Willits
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