DeWitt Clinton

American politician (1769–1828)
Person human Q527462
DeWitt Clinton
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DeWitt Clinton

Summary

DeWitt Clinton is a human[1]. Born in Little Britain[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1769[3]. He passed away in Albany[4]. He died on February 11, 1828[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242 views/month, #6,798 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • DeWitt Clinton was born in Little Britain[2].
  • DeWitt Clinton passed away in Albany[4].
  • DeWitt Clinton was born on March 2, 1769[3].
  • DeWitt Clinton was born on January 1, 1769[9].
  • DeWitt Clinton died on February 11, 1828[5].
  • DeWitt Clinton died on January 1, 1828[10].
  • Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].
  • DeWitt Clinton's father was James Clinton[12].
  • DeWitt Clinton's mother was Mary Clinton[13].
  • DeWitt Clinton was married to Maria Franklin Clinton[14].
  • A child of DeWitt Clinton was George W. Clinton[15].
  • DeWitt Clinton held citizenship in United States[16].
  • DeWitt Clinton worked as a politician[6].
  • DeWitt Clinton worked as a writer[7].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of Governor of New York[17].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of Mayor of New York City[18].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[19].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[20].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of Governor of New York[21].
  • DeWitt Clinton held the position of United States senator[22].
  • DeWitt Clinton was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[23].
  • DeWitt Clinton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • DeWitt Clinton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • DeWitt Clinton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[26].
  • DeWitt Clinton was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Little Britain[2], DeWitt Clinton… Recorded date of birth include March 2, 1769[3] and January 1, 1769[9]. His father was James Clinton[12]. His mother was Mary Clinton[13].

Education

DeWitt Clinton was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Governor of New York[17], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; Mayor of New York City[18], a mayor of a place in New York[31], in United States[32], founded in 1665[33], headquartered in New York City Hall[34]; member of the State Senate of New York[19], a position[35], in United States[36]; member of the New York State Assembly[20], an elected position[37], in United States[38]; United States senator[22], a position[39], in United States[40]; and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York[41].

Recognition

DeWitt Clinton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

Personal Life

DeWitt Clinton was married to Maria Franklin Clinton[14]. A child of him was George W. Clinton[15]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[42]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party[43], a political party[44], in United States[45], founded in 1791[46], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[47] and Federalist Party[48], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1792[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 11, 1828[5] and January 1, 1828[10]. DeWitt Clinton died in Albany[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[53]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for DeWitt Clinton include DeWitt Clinton High School[54], a high school[55], in United States[56], founded in 1897[57]; Port Clinton[58], a city in the United States[59], in United States[60], founded in 1828[61]; Clinton[62], a town of New Jersey[63], in United States[64], founded in 1865[65]; Clinton County[66], a county of Michigan[67], in United States[68], founded in 1831[69]; Castle Clinton[70], a public aquarium[71], in United States[72], founded in 1808[73]; he[74], a tender locomotive[75], in United States[76]; DeWitt County[77]; and Mount Pierce[78].

Why It Matters

DeWitt Clinton ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242 views/month, #6,798 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

Entities named for him include DeWitt Clinton High School[54], a high school[55], in United States[56], founded in 1897[57]; Port Clinton[58], a city in the United States[59], in United States[60], founded in 1828[61]; Clinton[62], a town of New Jersey[63], in United States[64], founded in 1865[65]; Clinton County[66], a county of Michigan[67], in United States[68], founded in 1831[69]; Castle Clinton[70], a public aquarium[71], in United States[72], founded in 1808[73]; and he[74], a tender locomotive[75], in United States[76].

FAQs

Where was DeWitt Clinton born?

Born in Little Britain[2], DeWitt Clinton…

Where did DeWitt Clinton die?

DeWitt Clinton died in Albany[4].

Who were DeWitt Clinton's parents?

DeWitt Clinton's father was James Clinton[12]. DeWitt Clinton's mother was Mary Clinton[13].

Who was DeWitt Clinton married to?

DeWitt Clinton's spouses include Maria Franklin Clinton[14].

What did DeWitt Clinton do for work?

DeWitt Clinton worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did DeWitt Clinton go to school?

DeWitt Clinton was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[23].

What awards did DeWitt Clinton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

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