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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Philosophical_Society
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:the_U.S._State_Department holiday decorations the promotion of science the introduction of new crops poinsettia flower poinsettia plant the celebration of Christmas in the U.S. the poinsettia's popularity during the holiday season the_American_South American_diplomacy the_city_of_Poinsett,_South_Carolina the_study_of_Mexican_flora |
| gptkbp:born |
April 2, 1779
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| gptkbp:children |
three children
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| gptkbp:contribution |
introduction of new plant species
promoting_Mexican_culture_in_the_U.S. |
| gptkbp:died |
December 12, 1851
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:founded |
Poinsett_Club_in_Greenville,_South_Carolina
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| gptkbp:heldIn |
U.S._Ambassador_to_Mexico
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
King Poinsett
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| gptkbp:influenced |
American_horticulture
American_gardening_practices botanical_studies_in_the_U.S. cultural_exchange_between_U.S._and_Mexico |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
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| gptkbp:involvedIn |
U.S.-Mexico_relations
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
his diplomatic missions
his advocacy for education his contributions to horticulture his botanical expeditions his role in cultural diplomacy his role in the establishment of botanical gardens his writings on botany scientific studies of plants his_influence_on_American_floriculture his_legacy_in_American_botany his_role_in_the_Mexican-American_War introducing_the_poinsettia_to_the_United_States |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Poinsettia Day on December 12
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:occupation |
politician
diplomat botanist |
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Democratic-Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Christmas traditions
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:South_Carolina
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Poinsett
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