Benjamin Ames

American politician, Maine (1778-1835)
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Benjamin Ames

Summary

Benjamin Ames is a human[1]. His place of birth was Andover[2]. He was born on October 30, 1778[3]. He died in Houlton[4]. He died on September 28, 1835[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Andover[2], Benjamin Ames…
  • Benjamin Ames passed away in Houlton[4].
  • Benjamin Ames was born on October 30, 1778[3].
  • Benjamin Ames died on September 28, 1835[5].
  • Benjamin Ames held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Benjamin Ames worked as a politician[6].
  • Benjamin Ames's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Benjamin Ames worked as a judge[8].
  • Benjamin Ames held the position of Governor of Maine[11].
  • Benjamin Ames held the position of member of the Maine House of Representatives[12].
  • Benjamin Ames held the position of member of the State Senate of Maine[13].
  • Benjamin Ames's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • Benjamin Ames is recorded as male[15].
  • Benjamin Ames's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Benjamin Ames was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].
  • Benjamin Ames's residence is recorded as Bath[18].
  • Benjamin Ames's family name is recorded as Ames[19].
  • Benjamin Ames's given name is recorded as Benjamin[20].
  • Benjamin Ames's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • Benjamin Ames's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/benjamin-ames/[22].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Ames's place of birth was Andover[2]. He was born on October 30, 1778[3].

Education

Benjamin Ames's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of Maine[11], a governor[23], in United States[24], founded in 1820[25]; member of the Maine House of Representatives[12]; and member of the State Senate of Maine[13].

Personal Life

Benjamin Ames was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Ames died on September 28, 1835[5]. He died in Houlton[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Ames ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Ames born?

Benjamin Ames's place of birth was Andover[2].

Where did Benjamin Ames die?

Benjamin Ames passed away in Houlton[4].

What did Benjamin Ames do for work?

Benjamin Ames worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Benjamin Ames go to school?

Benjamin Ames was educated at Harvard University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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