Ebenezer Hazard

American postmaster (1744-1817)
Person human Q1278643
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Ebenezer Hazard

Summary

Ebenezer Hazard is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1744[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on June 13, 1817[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ebenezer Hazard was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Ebenezer Hazard passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Ebenezer Hazard was born on January 15, 1744[3].
  • Ebenezer Hazard died on June 13, 1817[5].
  • Ebenezer Hazard is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery[8].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's father was Samuel Hazard[9].
  • Ebenezer Hazard was married to Abigail Hazard[10].
  • A child of Ebenezer Hazard was Erskine Hazard[11].
  • A child of Ebenezer Hazard was Elizabeth Breese Hazard[12].
  • Ebenezer Hazard held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ebenezer Hazard worked as a politician[6].
  • Ebenezer Hazard held the position of Postmaster of New York City[14].
  • Ebenezer Hazard held the position of United States Postmaster General[15].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's education included a stint at Princeton University[16].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's education included a stint at West Nottingham Academy[17].
  • Ebenezer Hazard received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Ebenezer Hazard received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Ebenezer Hazard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Ebenezer Hazard was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • Ebenezer Hazard is recorded as male[22].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's Commons category is recorded as Ebenezer Hazard[24].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's family name is recorded as Hazard[25].
  • Ebenezer Hazard's given name is recorded as Ebenezer[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Ebenezer Hazard… he was born on January 15, 1744[3]. His father was Samuel Hazard[9].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[16], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1746[29], headquartered in Princeton[30] and West Nottingham Academy[17], a boarding school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1744[33].

Career and Affiliations

Ebenezer Hazard's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Postmaster of New York City[14], a position[34], founded in 1775[35] and United States Postmaster General[15], a position[36], in United States[37], founded in 1775[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], a fellowship award[39].

Personal Life

Among Ebenezer Hazard's spouses was Abigail Hazard[10]. Children include Erskine Hazard[11], a businessperson[40], 1789–1865[41] and Elizabeth Breese Hazard[12], 1786–1861[42].

Death and Burial

Ebenezer Hazard died on June 13, 1817[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Ebenezer Hazard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ebenezer Hazard born?

Ebenezer Hazard was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Ebenezer Hazard die?

Ebenezer Hazard passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Ebenezer Hazard's parents?

Ebenezer Hazard's father was Samuel Hazard[9].

Who was Ebenezer Hazard married to?

Ebenezer Hazard's spouses include Abigail Hazard[10].

What did Ebenezer Hazard do for work?

Ebenezer Hazard worked as politician[6].

Where did Ebenezer Hazard go to school?

Ebenezer Hazard was educated at Princeton University[16] and West Nottingham Academy[17].

What awards did Ebenezer Hazard receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Find a Grave. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Samuel Hazard
    Position held Postmaster of New York City, United States Postmaster General
    Place of death Philadelphia
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