Edward Shippen

American merchant (1703-1781)
Person human Q5345312
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Edward Shippen

Summary

Edward Shippen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on +1703-07-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1781-09-25T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Shippen was born in Boston[2].
  • Edward Shippen was born on +1703-07-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Shippen died on +1781-09-25T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Edward Shippen is buried at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Shippen's father was Joseph Shippen[9].
  • Edward Shippen's mother was Abigail Shippen[10].
  • Among Edward Shippen's spouses was Sarah Shippen[11].
  • Edward Shippen was married to Q136659971[12].
  • A child of Edward Shippen was Edward Shippen[13].
  • A child of Edward Shippen was Joseph Shippen[14].
  • A child of Edward Shippen was Sarah Plumley Burd[15].
  • Edward Shippen held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Edward Shippen worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Shippen's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Edward Shippen held the position of Lord Mayor[17].
  • Edward Shippen was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Edward Shippen is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Shippen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Shippen's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 19548184[21].
  • Edward Shippen's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nr93003605[22].
  • Edward Shippen's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 26105564[23].
  • Edward Shippen's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0kshyx[24].
  • Edward Shippen's family name is recorded as Shippen[25].
  • Edward Shippen's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Shippen's Rodovid ID is recorded as 1357972[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], Edward Shippen… he was born on +1703-07-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Joseph Shippen[9]. His mother was Abigail Shippen[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and businessperson[6]. Edward Shippen held the position of Lord Mayor[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Shippen[11] and Q136659971[12]. Children include Edward Shippen[13], a lawyer[28], 1729–1806[29], of United States[30]; Joseph Shippen[14], a merchant[31], 1732–1810[32], of United States[33]; and Sarah Plumley Burd[15], 1730–1784[34].

Death and Burial

Edward Shippen died on +1781-09-25T00:00:00Z[4]. Burial took place at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Shippen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Shippen born?

Edward Shippen's place of birth was Boston[2].

Who were Edward Shippen's parents?

Edward Shippen's father was Joseph Shippen[9]. Edward Shippen's mother was Abigail Shippen[10].

Who was Edward Shippen married to?

Edward Shippen's spouses include Sarah Shippen[11] and Q136659971[12].

What did Edward Shippen do for work?

Edward Shippen worked as politician[5] and businessperson[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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