Alanson Bigelow Houghton

American politician (1863–1941)
Person human Q821304
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Alanson Bigelow Houghton

Summary

Alanson Bigelow Houghton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on +1863-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dartmouth[4]. He died on +1941-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton was born in Cambridge[2].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton passed away in Dartmouth[4].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton was born on +1863-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton died on +1941-09-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Hope Cemetery Annex[10].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's father was Amory Houghton, Jr.[11].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's mother was Ellen Ann Bigelow[12].
  • Among Alanson Bigelow Houghton's spouses was Adelaide Wellington[13].
  • A child of Alanson Bigelow Houghton was Amory Houghton[14].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's professions included politician[6].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton held the position of ambassador[17].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton is recorded as male[19].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's Commons category is recorded as Alanson B. Houghton[22].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's family name is recorded as Houghton[23].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's given name is recorded as Alanson[24].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's given name is recorded as Bigelow[25].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Alanson Bigelow Houghton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Alanson Bigelow Houghton's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on +1863-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Amory Houghton, Jr.[11]. His mother was Ellen Ann Bigelow[12].

Education

Alanson Bigelow Houghton was educated at Harvard University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[30].

Personal Life

Alanson Bigelow Houghton was married to Adelaide Wellington[13]. A child of him was Amory Houghton[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Alanson Bigelow Houghton died on +1941-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Dartmouth[4]. He is buried at Hope Cemetery Annex[10].

Why It Matters

Alanson Bigelow Houghton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Alanson Bigelow Houghton born?

Born in Cambridge[2], Alanson Bigelow Houghton…

Where did Alanson Bigelow Houghton die?

Alanson Bigelow Houghton passed away in Dartmouth[4].

Who were Alanson Bigelow Houghton's parents?

Alanson Bigelow Houghton's father was Amory Houghton, Jr.[11]. Alanson Bigelow Houghton's mother was Ellen Ann Bigelow[12].

Who was Alanson Bigelow Houghton married to?

Alanson Bigelow Houghton's spouses include Adelaide Wellington[13].

What did Alanson Bigelow Houghton do for work?

Alanson Bigelow Houghton worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Alanson Bigelow Houghton go to school?

Alanson Bigelow Houghton was educated at Harvard University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: 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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14396 register/person/arw-124376460
    Occupation politician, diplomat, businessperson
    Child Amory Houghton
    Sex or gender male
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14396]]: register/person/arw-124376460, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1778148440554"
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