Eli Sims Shorter

American politician (1823-1879)
Person human Q1328857
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Eli Sims Shorter

Summary

Eli Sims Shorter is a human[1]. He was born in Jasper County[2]. He was born on March 15, 1823[3]. He passed away in Eufaula[4]. He died on April 29, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jasper County[2], Eli Sims Shorter…
  • Eli Sims Shorter died in Eufaula[4].
  • Eli Sims Shorter was born on March 15, 1823[3].
  • Eli Sims Shorter died on April 29, 1879[5].
  • Eli Sims Shorter is buried at Fairview Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Eli Sims Shorter was Clement Clay Shorter[10].
  • Eli Sims Shorter held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's professions included politician[6].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Eli Sims Shorter held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's education included a stint at Yale College[13].
  • Eli Sims Shorter is recorded as male[14].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eli Sims Shorter was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[17].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's family name is recorded as Shorter[18].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's given name is recorded as Eli[19].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's name in native language is recorded as Eli Sims Shorter[22].
  • Eli Sims Shorter's social classification is recorded as slave owner[23].

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Origins and Family

Eli Sims Shorter's place of birth was Jasper County[2]. He was born on March 15, 1823[3].

Education

Eli Sims Shorter was educated at Yale College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Eli Sims Shorter held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].

Personal Life

A child of Eli Sims Shorter was Clement Clay Shorter[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

Eli Sims Shorter died on April 29, 1879[5]. He died in Eufaula[4]. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Eli Sims Shorter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Eli Sims Shorter born?

Eli Sims Shorter was born in Jasper County[2].

Where did Eli Sims Shorter die?

Eli Sims Shorter passed away in Eufaula[4].

What did Eli Sims Shorter do for work?

Eli Sims Shorter worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Eli Sims Shorter go to school?

Eli Sims Shorter was educated at Yale College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Clement Clay Shorter
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q137189558]], using [[User:Frettie/consistency check add.js]]"
  2. 18w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location → Washington, D.C.
    Occupation → politician, lawyer
    Instance of → —
    Instance of → human
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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