Charles Bulfinch

American architect (1763–1844)
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Charles Bulfinch
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Charles Bulfinch

Summary

Charles Bulfinch is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on +1763-08-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on +1844-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Bulfinch's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Charles Bulfinch passed away in Boston[4].
  • Charles Bulfinch was born on +1763-08-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Bulfinch died on +1844-04-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Bulfinch is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].
  • Burial took place at Boston[10].
  • Charles Bulfinch's father was Thomas Bulfinch[11].
  • Charles Bulfinch's mother was Susan Apthorp Bulfinch[12].
  • Charles Bulfinch was married to Hannah Apthorp Bulfinch[13].
  • A child of Charles Bulfinch was Thomas Bulfinch[14].
  • A child of Charles Bulfinch was Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch[15].
  • Charles Bulfinch held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Charles Bulfinch's professions included architect[6].
  • Charles Bulfinch worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Bulfinch held the position of Architect of the Capitol[17].
  • Charles Bulfinch's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Charles Bulfinch was educated at Harvard College[19].
  • Charles Bulfinch was educated at Boston Latin School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Bulfinch is Massachusetts State House[21].
  • Charles Bulfinch received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Charles Bulfinch was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Charles Bulfinch's image is recorded as Чарльз Балфинч.jpg[24].
  • Charles Bulfinch is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Bulfinch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Bulfinch's ISNI is recorded as 0000000066831721[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], Charles Bulfinch… he was born on +1763-08-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Bulfinch[11]. His mother was Susan Apthorp Bulfinch[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Harvard College[19], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34]; and Boston Latin School[20], a magnet school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1635[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and politician[7]. Charles Bulfinch held the position of Architect of the Capitol[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Bulfinch is Massachusetts State House[21].

Recognition

Charles Bulfinch received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

Personal Life

Among Charles Bulfinch's spouses was Hannah Apthorp Bulfinch[13]. Children include Thomas Bulfinch[14], a banker[38], 1796–1867[39], of United States[40] and Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch[15], a hymnwriter[41], 1809–1870[42], of United States[43].

Death and Burial

Charles Bulfinch died on +1844-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. Recorded place of burial include Mount Auburn Cemetery[9] and Boston[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Bulfinch ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Charles Bulfinch born?

Charles Bulfinch was born in Boston[2].

Where did Charles Bulfinch die?

Charles Bulfinch died in Boston[4].

Who were Charles Bulfinch's parents?

Charles Bulfinch's father was Thomas Bulfinch[11]. Charles Bulfinch's mother was Susan Apthorp Bulfinch[12].

Who was Charles Bulfinch married to?

Charles Bulfinch's spouses include Hannah Apthorp Bulfinch[13].

What did Charles Bulfinch do for work?

Charles Bulfinch worked as architect[6] and politician[7].

Where did Charles Bulfinch go to school?

Charles Bulfinch was educated at Harvard University[18], Harvard College[19], and Boston Latin School[20].

What awards did Charles Bulfinch receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . aoc.gov. Retrieved . aoc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . aoc.gov. Retrieved . aoc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . mountauburn.org. Retrieved . mountauburn.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . aoc.gov. Retrieved . aoc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . tclf.org. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . tclf.org. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . tclf.org. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . tclf.org. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . mountauburn.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . aoc.gov. Retrieved . aoc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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