Clement Claiborne Clay

American lawyer, judge and politician (1816-1882)
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Clement Claiborne Clay
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Clement Claiborne Clay

Summary

Clement Claiborne Clay is a human[1]. He was born in Huntsville[2]. He was born on December 13, 1816[3]. He passed away in Gurley[4]. He died on January 3, 1882[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Huntsville[2], Clement Claiborne Clay…
  • Clement Claiborne Clay died in Gurley[4].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay was born on December 13, 1816[3].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay died on January 3, 1882[5].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's father was Clement Comer Clay[11].
  • Among Clement Claiborne Clay's spouses was Virginia Clay-Clopton[12].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay worked as a politician[6].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's professions included judge[8].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of member of the Alabama House of Representatives[14].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay held the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama[19].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay was educated at University of Alabama[20].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay is recorded as male[21].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's Commons category is recorded as Clement C. Clay[24].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's family name is recorded as Clay[25].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's given name is recorded as Clement[26].
  • Clement Claiborne Clay's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Clement Claiborne Clay's place of birth was Huntsville[2]. He was born on December 13, 1816[3]. His father was Clement Comer Clay[11].

Education

Clement Claiborne Clay's education included a stint at University of Alabama[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the Alabama House of Representatives[14], a position[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[15], a position[30], in United States[31]; and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama[19].

Personal Life

Among Clement Claiborne Clay's spouses was Virginia Clay-Clopton[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Clement Claiborne Clay died on January 3, 1882[5]. He passed away in Gurley[4]. Burial took place at Maple Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Clement Claiborne Clay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Clement Claiborne Clay born?

Born in Huntsville[2], Clement Claiborne Clay…

Where did Clement Claiborne Clay die?

Clement Claiborne Clay died in Gurley[4].

Who were Clement Claiborne Clay's parents?

Clement Claiborne Clay's father was Clement Comer Clay[11].

Who was Clement Claiborne Clay married to?

Clement Claiborne Clay's spouses include Virginia Clay-Clopton[12].

What did Clement Claiborne Clay do for work?

Clement Claiborne Clay worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Clement Claiborne Clay go to school?

Clement Claiborne Clay was educated at University of Alabama[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Clement
    Sex or gender male
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    Spouse Virginia Clay-Clopton
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