Benjamin Howard

first governor of Missouri Territory (1760-1814)
Person human Q817544
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Benjamin Howard

Summary

Benjamin Howard is a human[1]. He was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on January 1, 1760[3]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He died on September 18, 1814[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lexington[2], Benjamin Howard…
  • Benjamin Howard passed away in St. Louis[4].
  • Benjamin Howard was born on January 1, 1760[3].
  • Benjamin Howard died on September 18, 1814[5].
  • Benjamin Howard is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Howard's father was John Howard[10].
  • Benjamin Howard's mother was Mary Ann Preston[11].
  • Benjamin Howard held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Benjamin Howard's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Howard worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Benjamin Howard held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Benjamin Howard held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[14].
  • Benjamin Howard's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[15].
  • Benjamin Howard is recorded as male[16].
  • Benjamin Howard's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Benjamin Howard was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].
  • Benjamin Howard's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Benjamin Howard's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Benjamin Howard's family name is recorded as Howard[21].
  • Benjamin Howard's given name is recorded as Benjamin[22].
  • Benjamin Howard's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • Benjamin Howard's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • Benjamin Howard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Howard was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on January 1, 1760[3]. His father was John Howard[10]. His mother was Mary Ann Preston[11].

Education

Benjamin Howard was educated at College of William & Mary[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[26], in United States[27] and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[14].

Personal Life

Benjamin Howard was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Howard died on September 18, 1814[5]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. Burial took place at Bellefontaine Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Benjamin Howard include Howard County[28], a county of Missouri[29], in United States[30], founded in 1816[31].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Howard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Howard County[28], a county of Missouri[29], in United States[30], founded in 1816[31].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Howard born?

Born in Lexington[2], Benjamin Howard…

Where did Benjamin Howard die?

Benjamin Howard passed away in St. Louis[4].

Who were Benjamin Howard's parents?

Benjamin Howard's father was John Howard[10]. Benjamin Howard's mother was Mary Ann Preston[11].

What did Benjamin Howard do for work?

Benjamin Howard worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Benjamin Howard go to school?

Benjamin Howard was educated at College of William & Mary[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. 10d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Father John Howard
    Instance of human
    Military, police or special rank general
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