Benjamin Pierce

American politician (1757–1839)
Person human Q817649
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Benjamin Pierce

Summary

Benjamin Pierce is a human[1]. Born in Chelmsford[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1757[3]. He died in Hillsborough County[4]. He died on April 1, 1839[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chelmsford[2], Benjamin Pierce…
  • Benjamin Pierce passed away in Hillsborough County[4].
  • Benjamin Pierce was born on December 25, 1757[3].
  • Benjamin Pierce died on April 1, 1839[5].
  • Benjamin Pierce's father was Benjamin Pierce[8].
  • Benjamin Pierce's mother was Elizabeth Merrill[9].
  • Benjamin Pierce was married to Anna Kendrick Pierce[10].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was Franklin Pierce[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was Benjamin Kendrick Pierce[12].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was Elizabeth Pierce[13].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was Charlotte Pierce[14].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was Nancy Pierce[15].
  • A child of Benjamin Pierce was John Sullivan Pierce[16].
  • Benjamin Pierce held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Benjamin Pierce's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Pierce held the position of Governor of New Hampshire[18].
  • Benjamin Pierce held the position of member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[19].
  • Benjamin Pierce is recorded as male[20].
  • Benjamin Pierce's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Benjamin Pierce was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].
  • Benjamin Pierce was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Benjamin Pierce's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[24].
  • Benjamin Pierce's family name is recorded as Pierce[25].
  • Benjamin Pierce's given name is recorded as Benjamin[26].
  • Benjamin Pierce's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chelmsford[2], Benjamin Pierce… he was born on December 25, 1757[3]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Merrill[9].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Pierce's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of New Hampshire[18], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[19].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Pierce's spouses was Anna Kendrick Pierce[10]. Children include Franklin Pierce[11], a politician[31], 1804–1869[32], of United States[33]; Benjamin Kendrick Pierce[12], a military officer[34], 1790–1850[35], of United States[36]; Elizabeth Pierce[13], 1788–1855[37]; Charlotte Pierce[14]; Nancy Pierce[15], 1792–1837[38]; and John Sullivan Pierce[16], 1796–1824[39]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party[22], a political party[40], in United States[41], founded in 1791[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43] and Democratic Party[23], a political party[44], in United States[45], founded in 1828[46], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[47].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Pierce died on April 1, 1839[5]. He passed away in Hillsborough County[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Pierce ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Pierce born?

Born in Chelmsford[2], Benjamin Pierce…

Where did Benjamin Pierce die?

Benjamin Pierce died in Hillsborough County[4].

Who were Benjamin Pierce's parents?

Benjamin Pierce's father was Benjamin Pierce[8]. Benjamin Pierce's mother was Elizabeth Merrill[9].

Who was Benjamin Pierce married to?

Benjamin Pierce's spouses include Anna Kendrick Pierce[10].

What did Benjamin Pierce do for work?

Benjamin Pierce worked as politician[6].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Franklin Pierce, Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce +6
    Given name Benjamin
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    Family name Pierce
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