George Washington Whistler
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Summary
George Washington Whistler was born on May 19, 1800[1], in Fort Wayne[2]. He died on April 7, 1849[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5] and railway engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stonington Cemetery[8]
- Father: John Whistler[9]
- Spouse: Anna McNeill Whistler[10], Mary Roberdeau Swift[11]
- Child: James McNeill Whistler[12], William McNeill Whistler[13], Deborah Delano Whistler[14], George William Whistler[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[17]
- Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Named after: George Washington[20]
- Commons category: George Washington Whistler[21]
- Cause of death: cholera[22]
- Family name: Whistler[23]
- Given name: George[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Depicted by: George Washington Whistler[26]
- Name in native language: George Washington Whistler[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[28]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[29]
Why It Matters
George Washington Whistler has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was George Washington Whistler born?
George Washington Whistler was born in Fort Wayne[2].
Where did George Washington Whistler die?
George Washington Whistler passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were George Washington Whistler's parents?
George Washington Whistler's father was John Whistler[9].
Who was George Washington Whistler married to?
George Washington Whistler's spouses include Anna McNeill Whistler[10] and Mary Roberdeau Swift[11].
What did George Washington Whistler do for work?
George Washington Whistler worked as a civil engineer[5] and railway engineer[6].
Where did George Washington Whistler go to school?
George Washington Whistler was educated at United States Military Academy[17].
What awards did George Washington Whistler receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[18].