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James D. Porter

American politician (1828–1912)

James D. Porter has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists December 7, 1827 in Paris, United States.

Born

December 7, 1827

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: May 18, 1912

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Paris, United States
Professions
governor, ambassador, politician, judge, diplomat, lawyer, jurist
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: December 7, 1827 (Integrated Authority File) or December 7, 1828 (Find a Grave; SNAC).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was James D. Porter born?

James D. Porter was born in Paris, United States.

When did James D. Porter die?

James D. Porter died on May 18, 1912.