Anthony Colby

American politician (1792-1873)
Person human Q573023
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Anthony Colby

Summary

Anthony Colby is a human[1]. His place of birth was New London[2]. He was born on November 13, 1792[3]. He passed away in New London[4]. He died on July 13, 1873[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Colby's place of birth was New London[2].
  • Anthony Colby passed away in New London[4].
  • Anthony Colby was born on November 13, 1792[3].
  • Anthony Colby died on July 13, 1873[5].
  • Anthony Colby died on July 20, 1873[9].
  • Burial took place at New Hampshire[10].
  • Anthony Colby's mother was Anna Colby[11].
  • A child of Anthony Colby was Susan Farnum Colby[12].
  • Anthony Colby held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Anthony Colby worked as a politician[6].
  • Anthony Colby's professions included military officer[7].
  • Anthony Colby held the position of Governor of New Hampshire[14].
  • Anthony Colby held the position of member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[15].
  • Anthony Colby is recorded as male[16].
  • Anthony Colby's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Anthony Colby was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • Anthony Colby was part of the conflict War of 1812[19].
  • Anthony Colby's family name is recorded as Colby[20].
  • Anthony Colby's given name is recorded as Anthony[21].
  • Anthony Colby's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
  • Anthony Colby's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/anthony-colby/[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in New London[2], Anthony Colby… he was born on November 13, 1792[3]. His mother was Anna Colby[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Governor of New Hampshire[14], a governor[24], in United States[25], founded in 1776[26] and member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

A child of Anthony Colby was Susan Farnum Colby[12]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 13, 1873[5] and July 20, 1873[9]. Anthony Colby passed away in New London[4]. He is buried at New Hampshire[10].

Why It Matters

Anthony Colby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Colby born?

Anthony Colby was born in New London[2].

Where did Anthony Colby die?

Anthony Colby passed away in New London[4].

Who were Anthony Colby's parents?

Anthony Colby's mother was Anna Colby[11].

What did Anthony Colby do for work?

Anthony Colby worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
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