Ainsworth Rand Spofford

Librarian of Congress (1825-1908)
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Ainsworth Rand Spofford

Summary

Ainsworth Rand Spofford is a human[1]. Born in Gilmanton[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1825[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on August 11, 1908[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], librarian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's place of birth was Gilmanton[2].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford was born on September 12, 1825[3].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford died on August 11, 1908[5].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[10].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's father was Luke Ainsworth Spofford[11].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's mother was Grata Spofford[12].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's professions included journalist[6].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's professions included librarian[7].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford worked as a writer[8].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford held the position of Librarian of Congress[14].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford held the position of Librarian of Congress[15].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford was employed by Library of Congress[16].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford received the Library Hall of Fame[17].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford is recorded as male[19].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's Commons category is recorded as Ainsworth Rand Spofford[22].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's family name is recorded as Spofford[23].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's given name is recorded as Ainsworth[24].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's given name is recorded as Rand[25].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's work location is recorded as Cincinnati[26].
  • Ainsworth Rand Spofford's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

Ainsworth Rand Spofford's place of birth was Gilmanton[2]. He was born on September 12, 1825[3]. His father was Luke Ainsworth Spofford[11]. His mother was Grata Spofford[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], librarian[7], and writer[8]. Ainsworth Rand Spofford was employed by Library of Congress[16]. Positions held include Librarian of Congress[14], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1800[30].

Recognition

Ainsworth Rand Spofford received the Library Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Ainsworth Rand Spofford was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Ainsworth Rand Spofford died on August 11, 1908[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ainsworth Rand Spofford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ainsworth Rand Spofford born?

Ainsworth Rand Spofford's place of birth was Gilmanton[2].

Where did Ainsworth Rand Spofford die?

Ainsworth Rand Spofford passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Ainsworth Rand Spofford's parents?

Ainsworth Rand Spofford's father was Luke Ainsworth Spofford[11]. Ainsworth Rand Spofford's mother was Grata Spofford[12].

What did Ainsworth Rand Spofford do for work?

Ainsworth Rand Spofford worked as journalist[6], librarian[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Ainsworth Rand Spofford receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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