Charles Francis Adams Sr.

American historical editor, politician and diplomat from Massachusetts (1807–1886)
Person human Q75174
Charles Francis Adams Sr.
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Charles Francis Adams Sr.

Summary

Charles Francis Adams Sr. is a human[1]. Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s place of birth was Boston[2]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. was born on August 18, 1807[3]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. passed away in Boston[4]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. died on November 21, 1886[5]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,349 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. was born in Boston[2].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. passed away in Boston[4].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. was born on August 18, 1807[3].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. was born on January 1, 1807[11].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. died on November 21, 1886[5].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. died on January 1, 1886[12].
  • Burial took place at Mount Wollaston Cemetery[13].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s father was John Quincy Adams[14].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s mother was Louisa Adams[15].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. was married to Abigail Brown Brooks[16].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was John Quincy Adams II[17].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was Henry Adams[18].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was Charles Francis Adams Jr.[19].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was Brooks Adams[20].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was Louisa Catherine Adams[21].
  • A child of Charles Francis Adams Sr. was Arthur Adams[22].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. held citizenship in United States[23].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s professions included writer[9].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[24].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[25].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[26].
  • Charles Francis Adams Sr. held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Francis Adams Sr. was born in Boston[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 18, 1807[3] and January 1, 1807[11]. Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s father was John Quincy Adams[14]. His mother was Louisa Adams[15].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[28], a graduate school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1817[31]; Boston Latin School[32], a magnet school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1635[35]; and Harvard College[36], a college[37], in United States[38], founded in 1636[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9]. Among Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s employers was Harvard University[40]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[24], a member of parliament[41], in United States[42]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[25], a position[43], in United States[44]; United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[26], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1785[47]; member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[27], a position[48], in United States[49]; and minister plenipotentiary[50], a diplomatic rank[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[52] and Legum Doctor[53].

Personal Life

Charles Francis Adams Sr. was married to Abigail Brown Brooks[16]. Children include John Quincy Adams II[17], a lawyer[54], 1833–1894[55], of United States[56]; Henry Adams[18], a journalist[57], 1838–1918[58], of United States[59], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[60], specialised in history[61]; Charles Francis Adams Jr.[19], a military officer[62], 1835–1915[63], of United States[64], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[65], specialised in history[66]; Brooks Adams[20], a geopolitical analyst[67], 1848–1927[68], of United States[69], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[70], specialised in law[71]; Louisa Catherine Adams[21], 1831–1870[72]; and Arthur Adams[22], 1841–1846[73], of United States[74]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[75], Republican Party[76], Free Soil Party[77], Liberal Republican Party[78], Anti-Masonic Party[79], and Democratic Party[80].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 21, 1886[5] and January 1, 1886[12]. Charles Francis Adams Sr. died in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Mount Wollaston Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Charles Francis Adams Sr. ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,349 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[10] Charles Francis Adams Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] Charles Francis Adams Sr. is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

FAQs

Where was Charles Francis Adams Sr. born?

Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Charles Francis Adams Sr. die?

Charles Francis Adams Sr. died in Boston[4].

Who were Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s parents?

Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s father was John Quincy Adams[14]. Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s mother was Louisa Adams[15].

Who was Charles Francis Adams Sr. married to?

Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s spouses include Abigail Brown Brooks[16].

What did Charles Francis Adams Sr. do for work?

Charles Francis Adams Sr. worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9].

Where did Charles Francis Adams Sr. go to school?

Charles Francis Adams Sr. was educated at Harvard Law School[28], Boston Latin School[32], and Harvard College[36].

What awards did Charles Francis Adams Sr. receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[52], Legum Doctor[53], and Legum Doctor[83].

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