Benjamin Harrison V

American planter and merchant (1726-1791)
Person human Q387664
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Benjamin Harrison V

Summary

Benjamin Harrison V is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on April 5, 1726[3]. He died in Charles City County[4]. He died on April 24, 1791[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charles City County[2], Benjamin Harrison V…
  • Benjamin Harrison V passed away in Charles City County[4].
  • Benjamin Harrison V was born on April 5, 1726[3].
  • Benjamin Harrison V died on April 24, 1791[5].
  • Burial took place at Berkeley Plantation[8].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's father was Benjamin Harrison IV[9].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's mother was Anne Carter[10].
  • Among Benjamin Harrison V's spouses was Elizabeth Bassett[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was William Henry Harrison[12].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was Carter Bassett Harrison[13].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was Benjamin Harrison VI[14].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was Lucy Harrison[15].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was Elizabeth Harrison[16].
  • A child of Benjamin Harrison V was Anne Harrison[17].
  • Benjamin Harrison V held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Benjamin Harrison V held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Benjamin Harrison V worked as a politician[6].
  • Benjamin Harrison V held the position of Governor of Virginia[20].
  • Benjamin Harrison V held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[22].
  • Benjamin Harrison V is recorded as male[23].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Harrison V[25].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's family name is recorded as Harrison[26].
  • Benjamin Harrison V's given name is recorded as Benjamin[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Harrison V's place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on April 5, 1726[3]. His father was Benjamin Harrison IV[9]. His mother was Anne Carter[10].

Education

Benjamin Harrison V was educated at College of William & Mary[22].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Harrison V worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[20], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Benjamin Harrison V was married to Elizabeth Bassett[11]. Children include William Henry Harrison[12], a politician[33], 1773–1841[34], of United States[35], awarded the Congressional Gold Medal[36]; Carter Bassett Harrison[13], a politician[37], 1756–1808[38], of United States[39]; Benjamin Harrison VI[14], a politician[40], 1755–1799[41], of United States[42]; Lucy Harrison[15], 1749–1809[43]; Elizabeth Harrison[16], 1751–1791[44]; and Anne Harrison[17], 1753–1821[45].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Harrison V died on April 24, 1791[5]. He died in Charles City County[4]. Burial took place at Berkeley Plantation[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Benjamin Harrison V include Harrison County[46], a county of West Virginia[47], in United States[48], founded in 1784[49].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Harrison V ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Harrison County[46], a county of West Virginia[47], in United States[48], founded in 1784[49].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Harrison V born?

Born in Charles City County[2], Benjamin Harrison V…

Where did Benjamin Harrison V die?

Benjamin Harrison V passed away in Charles City County[4].

Who were Benjamin Harrison V's parents?

Benjamin Harrison V's father was Benjamin Harrison IV[9]. Benjamin Harrison V's mother was Anne Carter[10].

Who was Benjamin Harrison V married to?

Benjamin Harrison V's spouses include Elizabeth Bassett[11].

What did Benjamin Harrison V do for work?

Benjamin Harrison V worked as politician[6].

Where did Benjamin Harrison V go to school?

Benjamin Harrison V was educated at College of William & Mary[22].

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  11. [21] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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