Frederick Funston

United States Army general, Medal of Honor recipient and botanist (1865 – 1917)
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Frederick Funston

Summary

Frederick Funston is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Carlisle[2]. He was born on September 11, 1865[3]. He died in San Antonio[4]. He died on February 19, 1917[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], botanist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Funston's place of birth was New Carlisle[2].
  • Frederick Funston passed away in San Antonio[4].
  • Frederick Funston was born on September 11, 1865[3].
  • Frederick Funston died on February 19, 1917[5].
  • Frederick Funston is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery[11].
  • Frederick Funston held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Frederick Funston worked as a military officer[6].
  • Frederick Funston worked as a botanist[7].
  • Frederick Funston's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Frederick Funston worked as a scientific collector[9].
  • Frederick Funston held the position of commandant[13].
  • Frederick Funston held the position of commanding officer[14].
  • Frederick Funston's education included a stint at University of Kansas[15].
  • Frederick Funston received the Medal of Honor[16].
  • Frederick Funston is recorded as male[17].
  • Frederick Funston's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Frederick Funston's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Frederick Funston's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Funston[20].
  • Frederick Funston's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Frederick Funston's residence is recorded as Ohio[23].
  • Frederick Funston was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[24].
  • Frederick Funston was part of the conflict Philippine–American War[25].
  • Frederick Funston was part of the conflict Bandit War[26].
  • Frederick Funston's family name is recorded as Funston[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Funston was born in New Carlisle[2]. He was born on September 11, 1865[3].

Education

Frederick Funston's education included a stint at University of Kansas[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], botanist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. Positions held include commandant[13], a military rank[28], in France[29] and commanding officer[14], a military position[30].

Recognition

Frederick Funston received the Medal of Honor[16].

Death and Burial

Frederick Funston died on February 19, 1917[5]. He passed away in San Antonio[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Funston include Camp Funston[31], a military camp[32], in United States[33].

Why It Matters

Frederick Funston ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Camp Funston[31], a military camp[32], in United States[33].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Funston born?

Born in New Carlisle[2], Frederick Funston…

Where did Frederick Funston die?

Frederick Funston died in San Antonio[4].

What did Frederick Funston do for work?

Frederick Funston worked as military officer[6], botanist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Frederick Funston go to school?

Frederick Funston was educated at University of Kansas[15].

What awards did Frederick Funston receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Bandit War
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