Cornelius Conway Felton

American educator; president of Harvard University from 1860 to 1862 (1807–1862)
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Cornelius Conway Felton

Summary

Cornelius Conway Felton is a human[1]. He was born in West Newbury[2]. He was born on November 6, 1807[3]. He died in Chester[4]. He died on February 26, 1862[5]. He worked as a translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in West Newbury[2], Cornelius Conway Felton…
  • Cornelius Conway Felton died in Chester[4].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton was born on November 6, 1807[3].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton was born on 1807[10].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton died on February 26, 1862[5].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton died on 1862[11].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton worked as a translator[6].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton worked as a writer[8].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton held the position of President of Harvard University[14].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton held the position of Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[15].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton held the position of board member[16].
  • Among Cornelius Conway Felton's employers was Harvard University[17].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[21].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton is recorded as male[22].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's Commons category is recorded as Cornelius Conway Felton[24].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's archives at is recorded as Smithsonian Institution Archives[25].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's family name is recorded as Felton[26].
  • Cornelius Conway Felton's given name is recorded as Cornelius[27].

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Origins and Family

Cornelius Conway Felton's place of birth was West Newbury[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 6, 1807[3] and 1807[10].

Education

Cornelius Conway Felton's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Among Cornelius Conway Felton's employers was Harvard University[17]. Positions held include President of Harvard University[14], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1637[30]; Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[15]; and board member[16], a position[31].

Recognition

Cornelius Conway Felton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 26, 1862[5] and 1862[11]. Cornelius Conway Felton died in Chester[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Cornelius Conway Felton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Cornelius Conway Felton born?

Cornelius Conway Felton's place of birth was West Newbury[2].

Where did Cornelius Conway Felton die?

Cornelius Conway Felton passed away in Chester[4].

What did Cornelius Conway Felton do for work?

Cornelius Conway Felton worked as translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Cornelius Conway Felton go to school?

Cornelius Conway Felton was educated at Harvard University[18].

What awards did Cornelius Conway Felton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. 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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Felton
    Aliases
    Given name Cornelius
    Sibling Samuel Morse Felton, Sr., John B. Felton
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