Burwell Bassett

American politician (1764-1841)
Person human Q1017188
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Burwell Bassett

Summary

Burwell Bassett is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Kent County[2]. He was born on March 18, 1764[3]. He passed away in New Kent County[4]. He died on February 26, 1841[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in New Kent County[2], Burwell Bassett…
  • Burwell Bassett died in New Kent County[4].
  • Burwell Bassett was born on March 18, 1764[3].
  • Burwell Bassett died on February 26, 1841[5].
  • Burwell Bassett's father was Burwell Bassett[7].
  • Burwell Bassett's mother was Anna Maria Dandridge Bassett[8].
  • Burwell Bassett held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Burwell Bassett worked as a politician[6].
  • Burwell Bassett held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[10].
  • Burwell Bassett held the position of member of the State Senate of Virginia[11].
  • Burwell Bassett held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[12].
  • Burwell Bassett held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[13].
  • Burwell Bassett's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[14].
  • Burwell Bassett is recorded as male[15].
  • Burwell Bassett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Burwell Bassett was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • Burwell Bassett's family name is recorded as Bassett[18].
  • Burwell Bassett's given name is recorded as Burwell[19].
  • Burwell Bassett's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • Burwell Bassett's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • Burwell Bassett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Burwell Bassett's name in native language is recorded as Burwell Bassett[23].
  • Burwell Bassett's sibling is recorded as Frances Bassett Washington Lear[24].
  • Burwell Bassett's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

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Origins and Family

Burwell Bassett was born in New Kent County[2]. He was born on March 18, 1764[3]. His father was he[7]. His mother was Anna Maria Dandridge Bassett[8].

Education

Burwell Bassett's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[14].

Career and Affiliations

Burwell Bassett worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[10], a member of parliament[26], in United States[27]; member of the State Senate of Virginia[11], a position[28], in United States[29]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[12]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[13], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Burwell Bassett was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

Burwell Bassett died on February 26, 1841[5]. He passed away in New Kent County[4].

FAQs

Where was Burwell Bassett born?

Born in New Kent County[2], Burwell Bassett…

Where did Burwell Bassett die?

Burwell Bassett died in New Kent County[4].

Who were Burwell Bassett's parents?

Burwell Bassett's father was Burwell Bassett[7]. Burwell Bassett's mother was Anna Maria Dandridge Bassett[8].

What did Burwell Bassett do for work?

Burwell Bassett worked as politician[6].

Where did Burwell Bassett go to school?

Burwell Bassett was educated at College of William & Mary[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 24d 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. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Bassett
    Place of birth New Kent County
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    Worldcat entities id E39PBJxWVh66jTJv7vwDv7FFrq
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