Cornelius P. Van Ness

American politician (1782-1852)
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Summary

Cornelius P. Van Ness was born on January 26, 1782[1], in Kinderhook[2]. He died on December 15, 1852[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Oak Hill Cemetery[9]
  • Child: James Van Ness[10], Cornelia Van Ness[11], Marcia Van Ness[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Position held: Governor of Vermont[14], member of the Vermont House of Representatives[15], ambassador[16], United States Ambassador to Spain[17]
  • Educated at: Claverack College[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[20], Democratic Party[21]
  • Family name: Van Ness[22]
  • Given name: Cornelius[23]
  • Work location: Montpelier[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Name in native language: Cornelius P. Van Ness[26]
  • Sibling: John Peter Van Ness[27], William Peter Van Ness[28]

FAQs

Where was Cornelius P. Van Ness born?

Cornelius P. Van Ness was born in Kinderhook[2].

Where did Cornelius P. Van Ness die?

Cornelius P. Van Ness died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Cornelius P. Van Ness do for work?

Cornelius P. Van Ness worked as a lawyer[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

Where did Cornelius P. Van Ness go to school?

Cornelius P. Van Ness was educated at Claverack College[18].

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  17. [7] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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