Benjamin Stoddert

United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813)
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Benjamin Stoddert
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Benjamin Stoddert

Summary

Benjamin Stoddert is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charles County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1751[3]. He died in Bladensburg[4]. He died on December 13, 1813[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Stoddert was born in Charles County[2].
  • Benjamin Stoddert passed away in Bladensburg[4].
  • Benjamin Stoddert was born on January 1, 1751[3].
  • Benjamin Stoddert died on December 13, 1813[5].
  • Burial took place at Addison Chapel Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Benjamin Stoddert was Elizabeth Ewell[9].
  • Benjamin Stoddert held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Stoddert held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[11].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • Benjamin Stoddert is recorded as male[13].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Benjamin Stoddert was affiliated with the Federalist Party[15].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Stoddert[16].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's family name is recorded as Stoddert[17].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's given name is recorded as Benjamin[18].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Benjamin Stoddert'}[20].
  • Benjamin Stoddert's social classification is recorded as slave owner[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Charles County[2], Benjamin Stoddert… he was born on January 1, 1751[3].

Education

Benjamin Stoddert's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[12].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Stoddert worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[11].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Stoddert was Elizabeth Ewell[9]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[15].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Stoddert died on December 13, 1813[5]. He died in Bladensburg[4]. He is buried at Addison Chapel Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Stoddert ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Stoddert born?

Benjamin Stoddert's place of birth was Charles County[2].

Where did Benjamin Stoddert die?

Benjamin Stoddert passed away in Bladensburg[4].

What did Benjamin Stoddert do for work?

Benjamin Stoddert worked as politician[6].

Where did Benjamin Stoddert go to school?

Benjamin Stoddert was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. 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 Elizabeth Ewell
    Given name Benjamin
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    Place of burial Addison Chapel Cemetery
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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