Daniel Dewey

American politician (1766-1815)
Person human Q1160442
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Summary

Daniel Dewey was born on January 29, 1766[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on May 26, 1815[3], in Williamstown[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Westlawn Cemetery[9]
  • Mother: Abigail B. Saxton[10]
  • Child: Charles Augustus Dewey[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[13]
  • Educated at: Yale College[14], Williams College[15]
  • Student: Thomas Day[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Federalist Party[18]
  • Family name: Dewey[19]
  • Given name: Daniel[20]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

Why It Matters

Daniel Dewey is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Dewey born?

Daniel Dewey was born in Sheffield[2].

Where did Daniel Dewey die?

Daniel Dewey died in Williamstown[4].

Who were Daniel Dewey's parents?

Daniel Dewey's mother was Abigail B. Saxton[10].

What did Daniel Dewey do for work?

Daniel Dewey worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7].

Where did Daniel Dewey go to school?

Daniel Dewey was educated at Yale College[14] and Williams College[15].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Charles Augustus Dewey
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  2. 13w ago · Aneirinn · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Thomas Day
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  3. 22w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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