Alexander J. Dallas

6th United States Secretary of the Treasury (1759-1817)
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Alexander J. Dallas
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Alexander J. Dallas

Summary

Alexander J. Dallas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on June 21, 1759[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 16, 1817[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and court reporter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander J. Dallas was born in Kingston[2].
  • Alexander J. Dallas passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Alexander J. Dallas was born on June 21, 1759[3].
  • Alexander J. Dallas died on January 16, 1817[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[10].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's father was Robert Dallas[11].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's mother was Sarah Elizabeth Cormack[12].
  • Alexander J. Dallas was married to Arabella Maria Smith[13].
  • A child of Alexander J. Dallas was George M. Dallas[14].
  • A child of Alexander J. Dallas was Alexander J. Dallas[15].
  • A child of Alexander J. Dallas was Sophia Burrell Bache[16].
  • A child of Alexander J. Dallas was Trevanion Barlow Dallas[17].
  • Alexander J. Dallas held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's professions included court reporter[8].
  • Alexander J. Dallas held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[19].
  • Alexander J. Dallas held the position of Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States[20].
  • Among Alexander J. Dallas's employers was United States Department of the Treasury[21].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Alexander J. Dallas was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Alexander J. Dallas is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander J. Dallas was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[26].
  • Alexander J. Dallas's Commons category is recorded as Alexander J. Dallas[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander J. Dallas was born in Kingston[2]. He was born on June 21, 1759[3]. His father was Robert Dallas[11]. His mother was Sarah Elizabeth Cormack[12].

Education

Alexander J. Dallas was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and court reporter[8]. Alexander J. Dallas was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[21]. Positions held include United States Secretary of the Treasury[19], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States[20], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Alexander J. Dallas was married to Arabella Maria Smith[13]. Children include George M. Dallas[14], a politician[33], 1792–1864[34], of United States[35]; he[15], a military officer[36], 1791–1844[37], of United States[38]; Sophia Burrell Bache[16], 1784–1860[39]; and Trevanion Barlow Dallas[17], 1801–1841[40]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

Alexander J. Dallas died on January 16, 1817[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander J. Dallas include Dallas County[41], a county of Alabama[42], in United States[43], founded in 1818[44].

Why It Matters

Alexander J. Dallas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Dallas County[41], a county of Alabama[42], in United States[43], founded in 1818[44].

FAQs

Where was Alexander J. Dallas born?

Alexander J. Dallas's place of birth was Kingston[2].

Where did Alexander J. Dallas die?

Alexander J. Dallas passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Alexander J. Dallas's parents?

Alexander J. Dallas's father was Robert Dallas[11]. Alexander J. Dallas's mother was Sarah Elizabeth Cormack[12].

Who was Alexander J. Dallas married to?

Alexander J. Dallas's spouses include Arabella Maria Smith[13].

What did Alexander J. Dallas do for work?

Alexander J. Dallas worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and court reporter[8].

Where did Alexander J. Dallas go to school?

Alexander J. Dallas was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

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  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician, court reporter
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Employer United States Department of the Treasury
    Place of burial St. Peter's Churchyard
    Mother Sarah Elizabeth Cormack
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