David Humphreys

American Revolutionary War soldier and politician (1752-1818)
Person human Q5235253
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David Humphreys

Summary

David Humphreys is a human[1]. He was born in Derby[2]. He was born on July 10, 1752[3]. He died in New Haven[4]. He died on February 21, 1818[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Humphreys's place of birth was Derby[2].
  • David Humphreys died in New Haven[4].
  • David Humphreys was born on July 10, 1752[3].
  • David Humphreys died on February 21, 1818[5].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[10].
  • David Humphreys's father was David Humphreys[11].
  • David Humphreys's mother was Sarah (Riggs) Bowers Humphreys[12].
  • David Humphreys held citizenship in United States[13].
  • David Humphreys worked as a diplomat[6].
  • David Humphreys worked as a writer[7].
  • David Humphreys worked as a businessperson[8].
  • David Humphreys held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[14].
  • David Humphreys held the position of United States Ambassador to Portugal[15].
  • David Humphreys's education included a stint at Yale University[16].
  • David Humphreys received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • David Humphreys received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • David Humphreys was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • David Humphreys was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • David Humphreys was a member of American Antiquarian Society[21].
  • David Humphreys was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • David Humphreys is recorded as male[23].
  • David Humphreys's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Humphreys's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[25].
  • David Humphreys's Commons category is recorded as David Humphreys (soldier)[26].
  • David Humphreys's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

David Humphreys's place of birth was Derby[2]. He was born on July 10, 1752[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Sarah (Riggs) Bowers Humphreys[12].

Education

David Humphreys was educated at Yale University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to Spain[14], a position[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1779[30] and United States Ambassador to Portugal[15], a position[31], in Portugal[32], founded in 1791[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], a fellowship award[36].

Death and Burial

David Humphreys died on February 21, 1818[5]. He died in New Haven[4]. Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

David Humphreys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was David Humphreys born?

David Humphreys's place of birth was Derby[2].

Where did David Humphreys die?

David Humphreys died in New Haven[4].

Who were David Humphreys's parents?

David Humphreys's father was David Humphreys[11]. David Humphreys's mother was Sarah (Riggs) Bowers Humphreys[12].

What did David Humphreys do for work?

David Humphreys worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did David Humphreys go to school?

David Humphreys was educated at Yale University[16].

What awards did David Humphreys receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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