Andrew Ellicott

American surveyor (1754–1820)
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Andrew Ellicott

Summary

Andrew Ellicott is a human[1]. Born in Buckingham Township[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1754[3]. He passed away in West Point[4]. He died on August 28, 1820[5]. He worked as a surveyor[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], astronomer[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Andrew Ellicott was born in Buckingham Township[2].
  • Andrew Ellicott died in West Point[4].
  • Andrew Ellicott was born on January 24, 1754[3].
  • Andrew Ellicott died on August 28, 1820[5].
  • Andrew Ellicott is buried at West Point Cemetery[12].
  • Andrew Ellicott's father was Joseph Ellicott[13].
  • Andrew Ellicott's mother was Judith Blaker[14].
  • Andrew Ellicott was married to Sarah Brown[15].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was Andrew Augustus Ellicott[16].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was George Ellicot[17].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was Joseph Ellicot[18].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was Mary Ellicot[19].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was Nancy Ellicot[20].
  • A child of Andrew Ellicott was Rachel Ellicot[21].
  • Andrew Ellicott held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Andrew Ellicott's professions included surveyor[6].
  • Andrew Ellicott worked as an explorer[7].
  • Andrew Ellicott worked as a cartographer[8].
  • Andrew Ellicott worked as an astronomer[9].
  • Andrew Ellicott worked as a mathematician[10].
  • Andrew Ellicott held the position of geographer of the United States[23].
  • Andrew Ellicott is recorded as male[24].
  • Andrew Ellicott's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Andrew Ellicott's Commons category is recorded as Andrew Ellicott[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew Ellicott's place of birth was Buckingham Township[2]. He was born on January 24, 1754[3]. His father was Joseph Ellicott[13]. His mother was Judith Blaker[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surveyor[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], astronomer[9], and mathematician[10]. Andrew Ellicott held the position of geographer of the United States[23].

Personal Life

Among Andrew Ellicott's spouses was Sarah Brown[15]. Children include Andrew Augustus Ellicott[16], George Ellicot[17], Joseph Ellicot[18], Mary Ellicot[19], Nancy Ellicot[20], and Rachel Ellicot[21].

Death and Burial

Andrew Ellicott died on August 28, 1820[5]. He passed away in West Point[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Andrew Ellicott include Ellicott's Stone[28], a boundary marker[29], in United States[30], founded in 1799[31].

Why It Matters

Andrew Ellicott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Ellicott's Stone[28], a boundary marker[29], in United States[30], founded in 1799[31].

FAQs

Where was Andrew Ellicott born?

Andrew Ellicott was born in Buckingham Township[2].

Where did Andrew Ellicott die?

Andrew Ellicott died in West Point[4].

Who were Andrew Ellicott's parents?

Andrew Ellicott's father was Joseph Ellicott[13]. Andrew Ellicott's mother was Judith Blaker[14].

Who was Andrew Ellicott married to?

Andrew Ellicott's spouses include Sarah Brown[15].

What did Andrew Ellicott do for work?

Andrew Ellicott worked as surveyor[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], astronomer[9], and mathematician[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation surveyor, explorer, cartographer +2
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00390080
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  4. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Father Joseph Ellicott
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00390080
    Place of death West Point
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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