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Samuel J. Tilden

American politician, Governor of New York from 1875 to 1876, and 1876 Democratic nominee for President (1814-1886)

Samuel J. Tilden has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 9, 1814 in New Lebanon, United States.

Born

February 9, 1814

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

Died: August 4, 1886

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Birthplace
New Lebanon, United States
Professions
lawyer, politician
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 9, 1814 (GeneaStar; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; SNAC; Find a Grave) or February 4, 1814 (Integrated Authority File).

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.

More about Samuel J. Tilden

Birth name
Samuel Jones Tilden

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Questions people ask

Where was Samuel J. Tilden born?

Samuel J. Tilden was born in New Lebanon, United States.

What was Samuel J. Tilden’s name at birth?

Samuel J. Tilden’s recorded birth name is Samuel Jones Tilden.

When did Samuel J. Tilden die?

Samuel J. Tilden died on August 4, 1886.