John Cummins Edwards

US Democrat politician, Missouri (1804-1888)
Person human Q1699696
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John Cummins Edwards

Summary

John Cummins Edwards is a human[1]. Born in Frankfort[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1804[3]. He passed away in Stockton[4]. He died on October 14, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], governor[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Cummins Edwards was born in Frankfort[2].
  • John Cummins Edwards died in Stockton[4].
  • John Cummins Edwards was born on June 24, 1804[3].
  • John Cummins Edwards was born on June 24, 1806[12].
  • John Cummins Edwards died on October 14, 1888[5].
  • John Cummins Edwards died on September 17, 1888[13].
  • John Cummins Edwards is buried at Stockton Rural Cemetery[14].
  • John Cummins Edwards held citizenship in United States[15].
  • John Cummins Edwards's professions included politician[6].
  • John Cummins Edwards worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Cummins Edwards's professions included judge[8].
  • John Cummins Edwards's professions included governor[9].
  • John Cummins Edwards worked as a jurist[10].
  • John Cummins Edwards's professions included mayor[16].
  • John Cummins Edwards held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • John Cummins Edwards held the position of member of the Missouri House of Representatives[18].
  • John Cummins Edwards held the position of Governor of Missouri[19].
  • John Cummins Edwards held the position of Secretary of State of Missouri[20].
  • John Cummins Edwards is recorded as male[21].
  • John Cummins Edwards's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Cummins Edwards was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • John Cummins Edwards's family name is recorded as Edwards[24].
  • John Cummins Edwards's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Cummins Edwards's work location is recorded as Jefferson City[26].
  • John Cummins Edwards's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

John Cummins Edwards's place of birth was Frankfort[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1804[3] and June 24, 1806[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], governor[9], jurist[10], and mayor[16]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], an elective office[28], in United States[29]; member of the Missouri House of Representatives[18]; Governor of Missouri[19], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1820[32]; and Secretary of State of Missouri[20].

Personal Life

John Cummins Edwards was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 14, 1888[5] and September 17, 1888[13]. John Cummins Edwards passed away in Stockton[4]. Burial took place at Stockton Rural Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

John Cummins Edwards ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John Cummins Edwards born?

John Cummins Edwards's place of birth was Frankfort[2].

Where did John Cummins Edwards die?

John Cummins Edwards died in Stockton[4].

What did John Cummins Edwards do for work?

John Cummins Edwards worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], governor[9], and jurist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. 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. [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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'azb', 'de', 'en', 'he', 'sv']
    Date of death → +1888-10-14T00:00:00Z, +1888-09-17T00:00:00Z
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    Occupation → politician, lawyer, judge +3
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