Augustus Seymour Porter

American politician (1798-1872)
Person human Q770621
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Augustus Seymour Porter

Summary

Augustus Seymour Porter is a human[1]. Born in Canandaigua[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1798[3]. He died in Niagara Falls[4]. He died on September 18, 1872[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Augustus Seymour Porter's place of birth was Canandaigua[2].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter passed away in Niagara Falls[4].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter was born on January 18, 1798[3].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter died on September 18, 1872[5].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[9].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's father was Augustus Porter[10].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's professions included politician[6].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held the position of Mayor of Detroit, Michigan[12].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held the position of Mayor of Detroit, Michigan[13].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's education included a stint at Union College[17].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's education included a stint at Canandaigua Academy[18].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter is recorded as male[19].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter was affiliated with the Whig Party[21].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's family name is recorded as Porter[22].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's given name is recorded as Augustus[23].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Augustus Seymour Porter's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Augustus Seymour Porter'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Canandaigua[2], Augustus Seymour Porter… he was born on January 18, 1798[3]. His father was Augustus Porter[10].

Education

Educated at Union College[17], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1795[29], headquartered in Schenectady[30] and Canandaigua Academy[18], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1791[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Mayor of Detroit, Michigan[12], a public office[34], in United States[35], founded in 1824[36] and United States senator[14], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Augustus Seymour Porter was affiliated with the Whig Party[21].

Death and Burial

Augustus Seymour Porter died on September 18, 1872[5]. He passed away in Niagara Falls[4]. Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Augustus Seymour Porter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Augustus Seymour Porter born?

Born in Canandaigua[2], Augustus Seymour Porter…

Where did Augustus Seymour Porter die?

Augustus Seymour Porter died in Niagara Falls[4].

Who were Augustus Seymour Porter's parents?

Augustus Seymour Porter's father was Augustus Porter[10].

What did Augustus Seymour Porter do for work?

Augustus Seymour Porter worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Augustus Seymour Porter go to school?

Augustus Seymour Porter was educated at Union College[17] and Canandaigua Academy[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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