Chauncey Depew

American politician (1834–1928)
Person human Q5088222
Chauncey Depew
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Chauncey Depew

Summary

Chauncey Depew is a human[1]. Born in Peekskill[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1834[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 5, 1928[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peekskill[2], Chauncey Depew…
  • Chauncey Depew passed away in New York City[4].
  • Chauncey Depew was born on April 23, 1834[3].
  • Chauncey Depew was born on 1834[11].
  • Chauncey Depew died on April 5, 1928[5].
  • Chauncey Depew died on 1928[12].
  • Chauncey Depew is buried at Hillside Cemetery[13].
  • Chauncey Depew's mother was Martha Minot Depew[14].
  • Chauncey Depew was married to Elise Ann Hegeman[15].
  • Chauncey Depew was married to May Palmer[16].
  • Chauncey Depew held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Chauncey Depew worked as a politician[6].
  • Chauncey Depew worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Chauncey Depew's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Chauncey Depew worked as a writer[9].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of Secretary of State of New York[18].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[19].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Chauncey Depew held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Chauncey Depew's education included a stint at Yale College[24].
  • Chauncey Depew is recorded as male[25].
  • Chauncey Depew's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Chauncey Depew was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Chauncey Depew was born in Peekskill[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 23, 1834[3] and 1834[11]. His mother was Martha Minot Depew[14].

Education

Chauncey Depew was educated at Yale College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Secretary of State of New York[18], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1778[30]; member of the New York State Assembly[19], an elected position[31], in United States[32]; and United States senator[20], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elise Ann Hegeman[15], 1848–1893[35] and May Palmer[16], 1867–1940[36]. Chauncey Depew was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 5, 1928[5] and 1928[12]. Chauncey Depew passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[37]. Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Chauncey Depew ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Chauncey Depew born?

Chauncey Depew was born in Peekskill[2].

Where did Chauncey Depew die?

Chauncey Depew passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Chauncey Depew's parents?

Chauncey Depew's mother was Martha Minot Depew[14].

Who was Chauncey Depew married to?

Chauncey Depew's spouses include Elise Ann Hegeman[15] and May Palmer[16].

What did Chauncey Depew do for work?

Chauncey Depew worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9].

Where did Chauncey Depew go to school?

Chauncey Depew was educated at Yale College[24].

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  1. [2] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [37] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . 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
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Chauncey
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