Edward Everett

American politician, pastor, educator, diplomat and orator (1794–1865)
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Edward Everett
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Edward Everett

Summary

Edward Everett is a human[1]. He was born in Dorchester[2]. He was born on April 11, 1794[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on January 15, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (693 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dorchester[2], Edward Everett…
  • Edward Everett passed away in Boston[4].
  • Edward Everett was born on April 11, 1794[3].
  • Edward Everett was born on 1794[11].
  • Edward Everett died on January 15, 1865[5].
  • Edward Everett died on 1865[12].
  • Edward Everett is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].
  • Edward Everett's father was Oliver Everett[14].
  • Among Edward Everett's spouses was Charlotte Gray Brooks[15].
  • A child of Edward Everett was William Everett[16].
  • A child of Edward Everett was Charlotte Brooks Everett[17].
  • Edward Everett held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Edward Everett's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Everett worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Edward Everett's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Edward Everett worked as a writer[9].
  • Edward Everett held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Edward Everett held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[20].
  • Edward Everett held the position of United States Secretary of State[21].
  • Edward Everett held the position of ambassador[22].
  • Edward Everett held the position of Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[23].
  • Edward Everett held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Among Edward Everett's employers was Harvard University[25].
  • Edward Everett's education included a stint at Harvard University[26].
  • Edward Everett was educated at University of Göttingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dorchester[2], Edward Everett… Recorded date of birth include April 11, 1794[3] and 1794[11]. His father was Oliver Everett[14].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[26], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Göttingen[27], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; and Phillips Exeter Academy[36], a private school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1781[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Among Edward Everett's employers was Harvard University[25]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[19], a member of parliament[40], in United States[41]; Governor of Massachusetts[20], a governor[42], in United States[43], founded in 1780[44]; United States Secretary of State[21], a public office[45], in United States[46], founded in 1789[47]; ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[48]; Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[23]; and United States senator[24], a position[49], in United States[50].

Recognition

Edward Everett received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[51].

Personal Life

Among Edward Everett's spouses was Charlotte Gray Brooks[15]. Children include William Everett[16], a politician[52], 1839–1910[53], of United States[54] and Charlotte Brooks Everett[17], 1825–1879[55]. His religion is recorded as Unitarianism[56]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[57], a political party[58], in United States[59], founded in 1834[60], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[61] and Republican Party[62], a political party[63], in United States[64], founded in 1854[65], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[66].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 15, 1865[5] and 1865[12]. Edward Everett passed away in Boston[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Everett ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (693 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Edward Everett born?

Edward Everett was born in Dorchester[2].

Where did Edward Everett die?

Edward Everett died in Boston[4].

Who were Edward Everett's parents?

Edward Everett's father was Oliver Everett[14].

Who was Edward Everett married to?

Edward Everett's spouses include Charlotte Gray Brooks[15].

What did Edward Everett do for work?

Edward Everett worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Edward Everett go to school?

Edward Everett was educated at Harvard University[26], University of Göttingen[27], and Phillips Exeter Academy[36].

What awards did Edward Everett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[51].

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, university teacher +1
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    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +5
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