Elmer Thomas

American politician (1876–1965)
Person human Q1332996
Elmer Thomas
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Elmer Thomas

Summary

Elmer Thomas is a human[1]. He was born in Greencastle[2]. He was born on September 8, 1876[3]. He died in Lawton[4]. He died on September 19, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elmer Thomas was born in Greencastle[2].
  • Elmer Thomas passed away in Lawton[4].
  • Elmer Thomas was born on September 8, 1876[3].
  • Elmer Thomas died on September 19, 1965[5].
  • Elmer Thomas held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Elmer Thomas worked as a politician[6].
  • Elmer Thomas worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[10].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of member of the Oklahoma Senate[11].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of United States senator[12].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Elmer Thomas held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Elmer Thomas's education included a stint at DePauw University[16].
  • Elmer Thomas was educated at primary school[17].
  • Elmer Thomas's education included a stint at Canterbury College[18].
  • Elmer Thomas is recorded as male[19].
  • Elmer Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Elmer Thomas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Elmer Thomas's Commons category is recorded as Elmer Thomas[22].
  • Elmer Thomas's archives at is recorded as Carl Albert Center[23].
  • Elmer Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Elmer Thomas's given name is recorded as Elmer[25].
  • Elmer Thomas's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Elmer Thomas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Elmer Thomas was born in Greencastle[2]. He was born on September 8, 1876[3].

Education

Educated at DePauw University[16], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1837[30], headquartered in Greencastle[31]; primary school[17], an educational stage[32]; and Canterbury College[18], a college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1876[35], headquartered in Danville[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[10], a member of parliament[37], in United States[38]; member of the Oklahoma Senate[11]; and United States senator[12], a position[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Elmer Thomas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Elmer Thomas died on September 19, 1965[5]. He passed away in Lawton[4].

Why It Matters

Elmer Thomas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Elmer Thomas born?

Elmer Thomas was born in Greencastle[2].

Where did Elmer Thomas die?

Elmer Thomas passed away in Lawton[4].

What did Elmer Thomas do for work?

Elmer Thomas worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Elmer Thomas go to school?

Elmer Thomas was educated at DePauw University[16], primary school[17], and Canterbury College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . ou.edu. ou.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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