David Cobb

American politician, 1748–1830
Person human Q1174031
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David Cobb

Summary

David Cobb is a human[1]. Born in Attleboro[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1748[3]. He died in Taunton[4]. He died on April 17, 1830[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Attleboro[2], David Cobb…
  • David Cobb passed away in Taunton[4].
  • David Cobb was born on September 14, 1748[3].
  • David Cobb died on April 17, 1830[5].
  • David Cobb is buried at Plain Cemetery[9].
  • David Cobb's father was Thomas Cobb[10].
  • David Cobb's mother was Lydia Cobb[11].
  • A child of David Cobb was David 2nd George Washington Cobb[12].
  • A child of David Cobb was Mary Cobb Black[13].
  • David Cobb held citizenship in United States[14].
  • David Cobb's professions included politician[6].
  • David Cobb's professions included judge[7].
  • David Cobb held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • David Cobb held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[16].
  • David Cobb held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[17].
  • David Cobb was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • David Cobb's education included a stint at Harvard College[19].
  • David Cobb received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • David Cobb received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • David Cobb was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • David Cobb was a member of American Antiquarian Society[23].
  • David Cobb is recorded as male[24].
  • David Cobb's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • David Cobb was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].
  • David Cobb's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Cobb's place of birth was Attleboro[2]. He was born on September 14, 1748[3]. His father was Thomas Cobb[10]. His mother was Lydia Cobb[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[19], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[16], a position[37], in United States[38]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[17], a position[39], in United States[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[41].

Personal Life

Children include David 2nd George Washington Cobb[12] and Mary Cobb Black[13], 1776–1851[42]. David Cobb was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].

Death and Burial

David Cobb died on April 17, 1830[5]. He died in Taunton[4]. Burial took place at Plain Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

David Cobb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was David Cobb born?

David Cobb was born in Attleboro[2].

Where did David Cobb die?

David Cobb died in Taunton[4].

Who were David Cobb's parents?

David Cobb's father was Thomas Cobb[10]. David Cobb's mother was Lydia Cobb[11].

What did David Cobb do for work?

David Cobb worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did David Cobb go to school?

David Cobb was educated at Harvard University[18] and Harvard College[19].

What awards did David Cobb receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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