Charles Willing

American politician (1710-1754)
Person human Q5083610
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Charles Willing

Summary

Charles Willing is a human[1]. Born in Bristol[2], he… he was born on +1710-05-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on +1754-11-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Willing was born in Bristol[2].
  • Charles Willing died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Charles Willing was born on +1710-05-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Willing died on +1754-11-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Willing is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[9].
  • Charles Willing's father was Thomas Willing, of Bristol[10].
  • Charles Willing's mother was Anne Harrison[11].
  • Among Charles Willing's spouses was Anne Shippen[12].
  • A child of Charles Willing was Mary Willing Byrd[13].
  • A child of Charles Willing was Thomas Willing[14].
  • A child of Charles Willing was Anne Willing[15].
  • A child of Charles Willing was Dorothy Willing[16].
  • A child of Charles Willing was Elizabeth Willing Powel[17].
  • A child of Charles Willing was James Willing[18].
  • Charles Willing held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Charles Willing worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Willing worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Charles Willing held the position of Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[20].
  • Charles Willing held the position of Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[21].
  • Charles Willing's image is recorded as Charles Willing by Wollaston.jpg[22].
  • Charles Willing is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Willing's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Willing's Commons category is recorded as Charles Willing[25].
  • Charles Willing's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 8696878[26].
  • Charles Willing's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09655x[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Willing's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on +1710-05-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Willing, of Bristol[10]. His mother was Anne Harrison[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[20], a public office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1691[30].

Personal Life

Charles Willing was married to Anne Shippen[12]. Children include Mary Willing Byrd[13], a land owner[31], 1740–1814[32], of United States[33], awarded the Virginia Women in History[34]; Thomas Willing[14], a banker[35], 1731–1821[36], of United States[37]; Anne Willing[15], 1733–1812[38]; Dorothy Willing[16], 1735–1782[39]; Elizabeth Willing Powel[17], a socialite[40], 1743–1830[41], of United States[42]; and James Willing[18], a military personnel[43], 1750–1801[44].

Death and Burial

Charles Willing died on +1754-11-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Willing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Charles Willing born?

Charles Willing was born in Bristol[2].

Where did Charles Willing die?

Charles Willing passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Charles Willing's parents?

Charles Willing's father was Thomas Willing, of Bristol[10]. Charles Willing's mother was Anne Harrison[11].

Who was Charles Willing married to?

Charles Willing's spouses include Anne Shippen[12].

What did Charles Willing do for work?

Charles Willing worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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