Charles F. Mercer

American politician (1778-1858)
Person human Q1064325
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Charles F. Mercer

Summary

Charles F. Mercer is a human[1]. He was born in Fredericksburg[2]. He was born on June 16, 1778[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on May 4, 1858[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and army officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles F. Mercer was born in Fredericksburg[2].
  • Charles F. Mercer passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Charles F. Mercer was born on June 16, 1778[3].
  • Charles F. Mercer died on May 4, 1858[5].
  • Charles F. Mercer's father was James Mercer[10].
  • Charles F. Mercer held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Charles F. Mercer's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles F. Mercer's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Charles F. Mercer worked as an army officer[8].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Charles F. Mercer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Charles F. Mercer was educated at Princeton University[18].
  • Charles F. Mercer was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Charles F. Mercer is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles F. Mercer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles F. Mercer was affiliated with the Whig Party[22].
  • Charles F. Mercer's military, police or special rank is recorded as military officer[23].
  • Charles F. Mercer's family name is recorded as Mercer[24].
  • Charles F. Mercer's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles F. Mercer's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Charles F. Mercer's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fredericksburg[2], Charles F. Mercer… he was born on June 16, 1778[3]. His father was James Mercer[10].

Education

Charles F. Mercer's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and army officer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Charles F. Mercer was affiliated with the Whig Party[22].

Death and Burial

Charles F. Mercer died on May 4, 1858[5]. He passed away in Alexandria[4].

Why It Matters

Charles F. Mercer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Charles F. Mercer born?

Charles F. Mercer was born in Fredericksburg[2].

Where did Charles F. Mercer die?

Charles F. Mercer died in Alexandria[4].

Who were Charles F. Mercer's parents?

Charles F. Mercer's father was James Mercer[10].

What did Charles F. Mercer do for work?

Charles F. Mercer worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and army officer[8].

Where did Charles F. Mercer go to school?

Charles F. Mercer was educated at Princeton University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. 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 ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    Place of death Alexandria
    Place of birth Fredericksburg
    Sex or gender male
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