Benjamin Wade

American lawyer and politician (1800–1878)
Person human Q817729
Benjamin Wade
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Benjamin Wade

Summary

Benjamin Wade is a human[1]. His place of birth was Springfield[2]. He was born on October 27, 1800[3]. He passed away in Jefferson[4]. He died on March 2, 1878[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Wade was born in Springfield[2].
  • Benjamin Wade died in Jefferson[4].
  • Benjamin Wade was born on October 27, 1800[3].
  • Benjamin Wade died on March 2, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakdale Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin Wade's father was James Wade[11].
  • Benjamin Wade's mother was Mary Wade (Upham)[12].
  • A child of Benjamin Wade was James F. Wade[13].
  • Benjamin Wade held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Benjamin Wade's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Wade's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Benjamin Wade's professions included judge[8].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[15].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of member of the State Senate of Ohio[16].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Benjamin Wade held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Benjamin Wade is recorded as male[21].
  • Benjamin Wade's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Benjamin Wade was affiliated with the Whig Party[23].
  • Benjamin Wade was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • Benjamin Wade's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin F. Wade[25].
  • Benjamin Wade's family name is recorded as Wade[26].
  • Benjamin Wade's given name is recorded as Benjamin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Wade was born in Springfield[2]. He was born on October 27, 1800[3]. His father was James Wade[11]. His mother was Mary Wade (Upham)[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include President pro tempore of the United States Senate[15], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; member of the State Senate of Ohio[16], a position[31], in United States[32]; and United States senator[17], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Wade was James F. Wade[13]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[23], a political party[35], in United States[36], founded in 1834[37], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[38] and Republican Party[24], a political party[39], in United States[40], founded in 1854[41], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[42].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Wade died on March 2, 1878[5]. He passed away in Jefferson[4]. Burial took place at Oakdale Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Wade ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Wade born?

Benjamin Wade was born in Springfield[2].

Where did Benjamin Wade die?

Benjamin Wade died in Jefferson[4].

Who were Benjamin Wade's parents?

Benjamin Wade's father was James Wade[11]. Benjamin Wade's mother was Mary Wade (Upham)[12].

What did Benjamin Wade do for work?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child James F. Wade
    Given name Benjamin, Franklin
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, The New Student's Reference Work +1
    Place of burial Oakdale Cemetery
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