Abner Lacock

American politician (1770–1837)
Person human Q322539
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Abner Lacock

Summary

Abner Lacock is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on July 9, 1770[3]. He died in Freedom[4]. He died on April 12, 1837[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], civil engineer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Abner Lacock's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
  • Abner Lacock passed away in Freedom[4].
  • Abner Lacock was born on July 9, 1770[3].
  • Abner Lacock died on April 12, 1837[5].
  • Abner Lacock is buried at Lacock Cemetery[11].
  • Abner Lacock held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Abner Lacock worked as a politician[6].
  • Abner Lacock's professions included judge[7].
  • Abner Lacock's professions included civil engineer[8].
  • Abner Lacock's professions included engineer[9].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[15].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Abner Lacock held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Abner Lacock is recorded as male[19].
  • Abner Lacock's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Abner Lacock was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].
  • Abner Lacock's family name is recorded as Q37430900[22].
  • Abner Lacock's given name is recorded as Abner[23].
  • Abner Lacock's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Abner Lacock's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[25].
  • Abner Lacock's relative is recorded as Ephraim Pentland[26].
  • Abner Lacock's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

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Origins and Family

Abner Lacock's place of birth was Alexandria[2]. He was born on July 9, 1770[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], civil engineer[8], and engineer[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14], a position[30], in United States[31]; member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[15], a position[32], in United States[33]; and United States senator[16], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Abner Lacock was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Abner Lacock died on April 12, 1837[5]. He died in Freedom[4]. Burial took place at Lacock Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Abner Lacock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Abner Lacock born?

Abner Lacock's place of birth was Alexandria[2].

Where did Abner Lacock die?

Abner Lacock passed away in Freedom[4].

What did Abner Lacock do for work?

Abner Lacock worked as politician[6], judge[7], civil engineer[8], and engineer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, judge, civil engineer +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate +3
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