Horatio Wright

United States Army general (1820–1899)
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Horatio Wright
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Horatio Wright

Summary

Horatio Wright is a human[1]. He was born in Clinton[2]. He was born on March 6, 1820[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 2, 1899[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clinton[2], Horatio Wright…
  • Horatio Wright passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Horatio Wright was born on March 6, 1820[3].
  • Horatio Wright died on July 2, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Horatio Wright held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Horatio Wright's professions included military officer[6].
  • Horatio Wright worked as an engineer[7].
  • Horatio Wright was employed by United States Military Academy[11].
  • Horatio Wright was educated at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Horatio Wright was educated at Norwich University[13].
  • Horatio Wright is recorded as male[14].
  • Horatio Wright's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Horatio Wright's military branch is recorded as Union Army[16].
  • Horatio Wright's military branch is recorded as United States Army[17].
  • Horatio Wright's Commons category is recorded as Horatio Gouverneur Wright[18].
  • Horatio Wright's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[19].
  • Horatio Wright's commander of is recorded as VI Corps[20].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict First Battle of Bull Run[22].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict Battle of Gettysburg[23].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict Battle of Mine Run[24].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict Battle of Cedar Creek[25].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict Siege of Petersburg[26].
  • Horatio Wright was part of the conflict Appomattox campaign[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Horatio Wright's place of birth was Clinton[2]. He was born on March 6, 1820[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and Norwich University[13], a military university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1819[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and engineer[7]. Among Horatio Wright's employers was United States Military Academy[11].

Death and Burial

Horatio Wright died on July 2, 1899[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Horatio Wright ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 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 Horatio Wright born?

Horatio Wright's place of birth was Clinton[2].

Where did Horatio Wright die?

Horatio Wright died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Horatio Wright do for work?

Horatio Wright worked as military officer[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Horatio Wright go to school?

Horatio Wright was educated at United States Military Academy[12] and Norwich University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [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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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, engineer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Educated at United States Military Academy, Norwich University
    Military branch Union Army, United States Army
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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