Winfield Scott Schley

United States Navy rear admiral (1839-1911)
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Winfield Scott Schley

Summary

Winfield Scott Schley is a human[1]. He was born in Frederick[2]. He was born on October 9, 1839[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 2, 1911[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and admiral[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frederick[2], Winfield Scott Schley…
  • Winfield Scott Schley died in New York City[4].
  • Winfield Scott Schley was born on October 9, 1839[3].
  • Winfield Scott Schley died on October 2, 1911[5].
  • Winfield Scott Schley is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Winfield Scott Schley was Virginia Maria Schley[10].
  • Winfield Scott Schley held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's professions included military officer[6].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's professions included admiral[7].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[12].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's education included a stint at Saint John's Catholic Prep[13].
  • Winfield Scott Schley is recorded as male[14].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[16].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's military branch is recorded as Union Navy[17].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's Commons category is recorded as Winfield Scott Schley[18].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • Winfield Scott Schley was part of the conflict American Civil War[20].
  • Winfield Scott Schley was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[21].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's family name is recorded as Schley[22].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's given name is recorded as Winfield Scott[23].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Winfield Scott Schley's participant in is recorded as Battle of Santiago de Cuba[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Frederick[2], Winfield Scott Schley… he was born on October 9, 1839[3].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[12], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31] and Saint John's Catholic Prep[13], a secondary school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1829[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and admiral[7].

Personal Life

A child of Winfield Scott Schley was Virginia Maria Schley[10].

Death and Burial

Winfield Scott Schley died on October 2, 1911[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Winfield Scott Schley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Winfield Scott Schley born?

Born in Frederick[2], Winfield Scott Schley…

Where did Winfield Scott Schley die?

Winfield Scott Schley passed away in New York City[4].

What did Winfield Scott Schley do for work?

Winfield Scott Schley worked as military officer[6] and admiral[7].

Where did Winfield Scott Schley go to school?

Winfield Scott Schley was educated at United States Naval Academy[12] and Saint John's Catholic Prep[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . 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
  7. [34] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Frederick
    Conflict → —
    Educated at → United States Naval Academy, Saint John's Catholic Prep
    Family name → Schley
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