John W. Leedy

American politician (1849-1935)
Person human Q1378019
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John W. Leedy

Summary

John W. Leedy is a human[1]. He was born in Richland County[2]. He was born on March 8, 1849[3]. He passed away in Edmonton[4]. He died on March 24, 1935[5]. He worked as a politician[6], governor[7], and mayor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John W. Leedy was born in Richland County[2].
  • John W. Leedy died in Edmonton[4].
  • John W. Leedy was born on March 8, 1849[3].
  • John W. Leedy was born on March 4, 1849[10].
  • John W. Leedy died on March 24, 1935[5].
  • John W. Leedy held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John W. Leedy's professions included politician[6].
  • John W. Leedy's professions included governor[7].
  • John W. Leedy's professions included mayor[8].
  • John W. Leedy held the position of Governor of Kansas[12].
  • John W. Leedy held the position of member of the State Senate of Kansas[13].
  • John W. Leedy is recorded as male[14].
  • John W. Leedy's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John W. Leedy was affiliated with the People's Party[16].
  • John W. Leedy was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • John W. Leedy's Commons category is recorded as John W. Leedy[18].
  • John W. Leedy's family name is recorded as Leedy[19].
  • John W. Leedy's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John W. Leedy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • John W. Leedy's candidacy in election is recorded as 1917 Canadian federal election[22].
  • John W. Leedy's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/john-whitnah-leedy/[23].

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Origins and Family

John W. Leedy's place of birth was Richland County[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 8, 1849[3] and March 4, 1849[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], governor[7], and mayor[8]. Positions held include Governor of Kansas[12], a governor[24], in United States[25], founded in 1861[26] and member of the State Senate of Kansas[13].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include People's Party[16], a political party[27], in United States[28], founded in 1891[29] and Democratic Party[17], a political party[30], in United States[31], founded in 1828[32], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[33].

Death and Burial

John W. Leedy died on March 24, 1935[5]. He passed away in Edmonton[4].

Why It Matters

John W. Leedy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John W. Leedy born?

John W. Leedy was born in Richland County[2].

Where did John W. Leedy die?

John W. Leedy died in Edmonton[4].

What did John W. Leedy do for work?

John W. Leedy worked as politician[6], governor[7], and mayor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Edmonton
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Given name → John
    Occupation → politician, governor, mayor
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