Anson Burlingame

American politician, minister to China, and China's envoy to U.S. and European nations (1820–1870)
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Anson Burlingame

Summary

Anson Burlingame is a human[1]. Born in New Berlin[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1820[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 23, 1870[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Anson Burlingame's place of birth was New Berlin[2].
  • Anson Burlingame passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Anson Burlingame was born on November 14, 1820[3].
  • Anson Burlingame died on February 23, 1870[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Anson Burlingame's father was Joel Burlingame[11].
  • Anson Burlingame's mother was Freelove Burlingame[12].
  • A child of Anson Burlingame was Edward L. Burlingame[13].
  • Anson Burlingame held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Anson Burlingame's professions included politician[6].
  • Anson Burlingame's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Anson Burlingame's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Anson Burlingame held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Anson Burlingame held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Anson Burlingame held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[17].
  • Anson Burlingame's education included a stint at University of Michigan[18].
  • Anson Burlingame was educated at Harvard Law School[19].
  • Anson Burlingame is recorded as male[20].
  • Anson Burlingame's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Anson Burlingame was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Anson Burlingame's Commons category is recorded as Anson Burlingame[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Anson Burlingame's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[25].
  • Anson Burlingame's family name is recorded as Burlingame[26].
  • Anson Burlingame's given name is recorded as Q27179450[27].

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Origins and Family

Anson Burlingame's place of birth was New Berlin[2]. He was born on November 14, 1820[3]. His father was Joel Burlingame[11]. His mother was Freelove Burlingame[12].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[18], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31] and Harvard Law School[19], a graduate school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1817[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[37]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[17], a position[38], in United States[39].

Personal Life

A child of Anson Burlingame was Edward L. Burlingame[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Anson Burlingame died on February 23, 1870[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anson Burlingame include Burlingame[40], a city of California[41], in United States[42].

Why It Matters

Anson Burlingame ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Burlingame[40], a city of California[41], in United States[42].

FAQs

Where was Anson Burlingame born?

Anson Burlingame was born in New Berlin[2].

Where did Anson Burlingame die?

Anson Burlingame died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Anson Burlingame's parents?

Anson Burlingame's father was Joel Burlingame[11]. Anson Burlingame's mother was Freelove Burlingame[12].

What did Anson Burlingame do for work?

Anson Burlingame worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Anson Burlingame go to school?

Anson Burlingame was educated at University of Michigan[18] and Harvard Law School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Rise of Modern China, Sixth Edition. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Rise of Modern China, Sixth Edition. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Q27179450
    Family name Burlingame
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    Country of citizenship United States
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