Louis Wigfall
American politician (1816–1874)
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Summary
Louis Wigfall was born on April 21, 1816[1], in Edgefield[2]. He died on February 18, 1874[3], in Galveston[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Trinity Episcopal Cemetery[8]
- Child: Louise Wigfall Wright[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: member of the State Senate of Texas[11], United States senator[12]
- Educated at: University of Virginia[13], University of South Carolina[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[16]
- Movement: Fire-Eaters[17]
- Military branch: Confederate States Army[18]
- Commons category: Louis Trezevant Wigfall[19]
- Military, police or special rank: general[20]
- Participated in conflict: Seminole Wars[21]
- Family name: Wigfall[22]
- Given name: Louis[23]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[24]
- Relative: Brooks Roberts Trezevant[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: Louis Wigfall[27]
- Social classification: slave owner[28]
- P14846: 5007[29]
Why It Matters
Louis Wigfall has Wikipedia articles in 11 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 Louis Wigfall born?
Louis Wigfall's place of birth was Edgefield[2].
Where did Louis Wigfall die?
Louis Wigfall passed away in Galveston[4].
What did Louis Wigfall do for work?
Louis Wigfall worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Louis Wigfall go to school?
Louis Wigfall was educated at University of Virginia[13] and University of South Carolina[14].