Benjamin Bourne

American politician (1755-1808)
Person human Q817423
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Benjamin Bourne

Summary

Benjamin Bourne is a human[1]. Born in Bristol[2], he… he was born on September 9, 1755[3]. He died in Bristol[4]. He died on September 17, 1808[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 (17 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Bourne was born in Bristol[2].
  • Benjamin Bourne died in Bristol[4].
  • Benjamin Bourne was born on September 9, 1755[3].
  • Benjamin Bourne died on September 17, 1808[5].
  • Burial took place at Juniper Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin Bourne's father was Shearjashub Bourn[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Bourne was Julia Bourne[12].
  • Benjamin Bourne held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Benjamin Bourne's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Bourne worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Benjamin Bourne worked as a judge[8].
  • Benjamin Bourne held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Benjamin Bourne held the position of member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[15].
  • Benjamin Bourne's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
  • Benjamin Bourne was educated at Harvard College[17].
  • Benjamin Bourne is recorded as male[18].
  • Benjamin Bourne's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benjamin Bourne was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].
  • Benjamin Bourne's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[21].
  • Benjamin Bourne's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Bourne[22].
  • Benjamin Bourne's family name is recorded as Bourne[23].
  • Benjamin Bourne's given name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Benjamin Bourne's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Benjamin Bourne's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • Benjamin Bourne's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Bourne's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on September 9, 1755[3]. His father was Shearjashub Bourn[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[17], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36] and member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Bourne was Julia Bourne[12]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Bourne died on September 17, 1808[5]. He died in Bristol[4]. He is buried at Juniper Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Bourne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Bourne born?

Born in Bristol[2], Benjamin Bourne…

Where did Benjamin Bourne die?

Benjamin Bourne died in Bristol[4].

Who were Benjamin Bourne's parents?

Benjamin Bourne's father was Shearjashub Bourn[11].

What did Benjamin Bourne do for work?

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

Where did Benjamin Bourne go to school?

Benjamin Bourne was educated at Harvard University[16] and Harvard College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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