Aaron Burr Sr.

Father of Aaron Burr and President of the College of New Jersey (1716-1757)
Person human Q301773
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Aaron Burr Sr.

Summary

Aaron Burr Sr. is a human[1]. Aaron Burr Sr. was born in Fairfield[2]. Aaron Burr Sr. was born on January 4, 1716[3]. Aaron Burr Sr. died in Princeton[4]. Aaron Burr Sr. died on September 24, 1757[5]. Aaron Burr Sr. worked as an educator[6] and minister[7]. Aaron Burr Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s place of birth was Fairfield[2].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. died in Princeton[4].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. was born on January 4, 1716[3].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. was born on January 1, 1715[9].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. died on September 24, 1757[5].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. died on January 1, 1757[10].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. is buried at Princeton Cemetery[11].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s father was Daniel Burr[12].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s mother was Elizabeth Pinkney[13].
  • Among Aaron Burr Sr.'s spouses was Esther Edwards Burr[14].
  • A child of Aaron Burr Sr. was Aaron Burr[15].
  • A child of Aaron Burr Sr. was Sally Burr Reeve[16].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s professions included educator[6].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s professions included minister[7].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. held the position of president of Princeton University[17].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. was educated at Yale University[18].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[19].
  • Aaron Burr Sr. is recorded as male[20].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Aaron Burr (minister)[22].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s family name is recorded as Burr[23].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s given name is recorded as Aaron[24].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s described by source is recorded as Annals of the American Pulpit[25].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • Aaron Burr Sr.'s replaces is recorded as Jonathan Dickinson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Aaron Burr Sr.'s place of birth was Fairfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 4, 1716[3] and January 1, 1715[9]. His father was Daniel Burr[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Pinkney[13].

Education

Aaron Burr Sr.'s education included a stint at Yale University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include educator[6] and minister[7]. Aaron Burr Sr. held the position of president of Princeton University[17].

Personal Life

Among Aaron Burr Sr.'s spouses was Esther Edwards Burr[14]. Children include Aaron Burr[15], a politician[28], 1756–1836[29], of United States[30], specialised in politics[31] and Sally Burr Reeve[16], 1754–1797[32]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 24, 1757[5] and January 1, 1757[10]. Aaron Burr Sr. passed away in Princeton[4]. Aaron Burr Sr. is buried at Princeton Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Aaron Burr Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[8] Aaron Burr Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] Aaron Burr Sr. is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Aaron Burr Sr. born?

Aaron Burr Sr.'s place of birth was Fairfield[2].

Where did Aaron Burr Sr. die?

Aaron Burr Sr. died in Princeton[4].

Who were Aaron Burr Sr.'s parents?

Aaron Burr Sr.'s father was Daniel Burr[12]. Aaron Burr Sr.'s mother was Elizabeth Pinkney[13].

Who was Aaron Burr Sr. married to?

Aaron Burr Sr.'s spouses include Esther Edwards Burr[14].

What did Aaron Burr Sr. do for work?

Aaron Burr Sr. worked as educator[6] and minister[7].

Where did Aaron Burr Sr. go to school?

Aaron Burr Sr. was educated at Yale University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Annals of the American Pulpit. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Annals of the American Pulpit, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
    Place of birth Fairfield
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