Henry Ossian Flipper

American soldier, formerly enslaved person, and first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point (1856–1940)
Person human Q3078422
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Henry Ossian Flipper

Summary

Henry Ossian Flipper is a human[1]. He was born in Thomasville[2]. He was born on March 21, 1856[3]. He died in Atlanta[4]. He died on May 3, 1940[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,940 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Ossian Flipper's place of birth was Thomasville[2].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper passed away in Atlanta[4].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper was born on March 21, 1856[3].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper died on May 3, 1940[5].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper died on April 26, 1940[9].
  • Burial took place at Atlanta[10].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper is buried at Thomasville[11].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper is buried at Flipper Cemetery[12].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's professions included military officer[6].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper worked as an engineer[7].
  • Among Henry Ossian Flipper's employers was United States Court of Private Land Claims[15].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[16].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper was educated at Clark Atlanta University[17].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper was a member of National Geographic Society[18].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper was a member of Archaeological Institute of America[19].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's military branch is recorded as United States Army[22].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's Commons category is recorded as Henry Ossian Flipper[23].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[24].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's archives at is recorded as Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center[25].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[26].
  • Henry Ossian Flipper's family name is recorded as Flipper[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Ossian Flipper was born in Thomasville[2]. He was born on March 21, 1856[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[16], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and Clark Atlanta University[17], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and engineer[7]. Henry Ossian Flipper was employed by United States Court of Private Land Claims[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 3, 1940[5] and April 26, 1940[9]. Henry Ossian Flipper passed away in Atlanta[4]. Recorded place of burial include Atlanta[10], Thomasville[11], and Flipper Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Ossian Flipper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,940 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[8] 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]

FAQs

Where was Henry Ossian Flipper born?

Henry Ossian Flipper's place of birth was Thomasville[2].

Where did Henry Ossian Flipper die?

Henry Ossian Flipper passed away in Atlanta[4].

What did Henry Ossian Flipper do for work?

Henry Ossian Flipper worked as military officer[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Henry Ossian Flipper go to school?

Henry Ossian Flipper was educated at United States Military Academy[16] and Clark Atlanta University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . 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. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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