Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant
Summary
Ulysses S. Grant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Point Pleasant[2]. He was born on April 27, 1822[3]. He died in Wilton[4]. He died on July 23, 1885[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], statesperson[8], army officer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146,493 views/month, #1,075 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ulysses S. Grant's place of birth was Point Pleasant[2].
- Ulysses S. Grant died in Wilton[4].
- Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822[3].
- Ulysses S. Grant was born on 1822[12].
- Ulysses S. Grant died on July 23, 1885[5].
- Ulysses S. Grant died on 1885[13].
- Burial took place at Grant's Tomb[14].
- Ulysses S. Grant's father was Jesse Root Grant[15].
- Ulysses S. Grant's mother was Hannah Simpson Grant[16].
- Among Ulysses S. Grant's spouses was Julia Grant[17].
- A child of Ulysses S. Grant was Frederick Dent Grant[18].
- A child of Ulysses S. Grant was Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.[19].
- A child of Ulysses S. Grant was Nellie Grant[20].
- A child of Ulysses S. Grant was Jesse Root Grant[21].
- Ulysses S. Grant held citizenship in United States[22].
- English was Ulysses S. Grant's native language[23].
- Ulysses S. Grant's professions included explorer[6].
- Ulysses S. Grant worked as a writer[7].
- Ulysses S. Grant's professions included statesperson[8].
- Ulysses S. Grant worked as an army officer[9].
- Ulysses S. Grant worked as a politician[10].
- Ulysses S. Grant worked as a military personnel[24].
- Ulysses S. Grant held the position of President of the United States[25].
- Ulysses S. Grant held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army[26].
- Ulysses S. Grant held the position of President-elect of the United States[27].
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Origins and Family
Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 27, 1822[3] and 1822[12]. His father was Jesse Root Grant[15]. His mother was Hannah Simpson Grant[16]. English was his native language[23].
Education
Ulysses S. Grant was educated at United States Military Academy[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], statesperson[8], army officer[9], politician[10], and military personnel[24]. Positions held include President of the United States[25], an elective office[29], in United States[30], founded in 1787[31]; Commanding General of the United States Army[26], a military rank[32], in United States[33], founded in 1775[34]; President-elect of the United States[27], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1789[37]; and United States Secretary of War[38], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1789[41].
Recognition
Ulysses S. Grant received the Congressional Gold Medal[42].
Personal Life
Ulysses S. Grant was married to Julia Grant[17]. Children include Frederick Dent Grant[18], a diplomat[43], 1850–1912[44], of United States[45]; he, Jr.[19], a lawyer[46], 1852–1929[47], of United States[48]; Nellie Grant[20], 1855–1922[49], of United States[50]; and Jesse Root Grant[21], an engineer[51], 1858–1934[52], of United States[53]. Religious affiliations include Presbyterianism[54], a religious denomination[55] and Methodism[56], a Christian denominational family[57]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[58].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 23, 1885[5] and 1885[13]. Ulysses S. Grant passed away in Wilton[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[59]. He is buried at Grant's Tomb[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ulysses S. Grant include Grant Park[60], an urban park[61], in United States[62], founded in 1844[63]; General Grant[64], a remarkable tree[65], in United States[66]; Grant County[67], a county of Washington[68], in United States[69], founded in 1909[70]; Grant Parish[71]; Grant Avenue[72]; and Grant[73].
Why It Matters
Ulysses S. Grant ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146,493 views/month, #1,075 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 105 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Entities named for him include Grant Park[60], an urban park[61], in United States[62], founded in 1844[63]; General Grant[64], a remarkable tree[65], in United States[66]; and Grant County[67], a county of Washington[68], in United States[69], founded in 1909[70].
FAQs
Where was Ulysses S. Grant born?
Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant[2].
Where did Ulysses S. Grant die?
Ulysses S. Grant passed away in Wilton[4].
Who were Ulysses S. Grant's parents?
Ulysses S. Grant's father was Jesse Root Grant[15]. Ulysses S. Grant's mother was Hannah Simpson Grant[16].
Who was Ulysses S. Grant married to?
Ulysses S. Grant's spouses include Julia Grant[17].
What did Ulysses S. Grant do for work?
Ulysses S. Grant worked as explorer[6], writer[7], statesperson[8], army officer[9], and politician[10].
Where did Ulysses S. Grant go to school?
Ulysses S. Grant was educated at United States Military Academy[28].
What awards did Ulysses S. Grant receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[42].