Egbert Benson

American politician (1746–1833)
Person human Q328370
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Egbert Benson

Summary

Egbert Benson is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 21, 1746[3]. He passed away in Jamaica[4]. He died on August 24, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Egbert Benson's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Egbert Benson died in Jamaica[4].
  • Egbert Benson was born on June 21, 1746[3].
  • Egbert Benson died on August 24, 1833[5].
  • Burial took place at Prospect Cemetery[10].
  • Egbert Benson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Egbert Benson's professions included politician[6].
  • Egbert Benson's professions included judge[7].
  • Egbert Benson's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Egbert Benson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Egbert Benson held the position of Attorney General of New York[13].
  • Egbert Benson held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[14].
  • Egbert Benson held the position of President of the New-York Historical Society[15].
  • Egbert Benson's education included a stint at Columbia University[16].
  • Egbert Benson was educated at Collegiate School[17].
  • Egbert Benson was a member of American Antiquarian Society[18].
  • Egbert Benson is recorded as male[19].
  • Egbert Benson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Egbert Benson was affiliated with the Federalist Party[21].
  • Egbert Benson's Commons category is recorded as Egbert Benson[22].
  • Egbert Benson's family name is recorded as Benson[23].
  • Egbert Benson's given name is recorded as Egbert[24].
  • Egbert Benson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Egbert Benson's depicted by is recorded as Egbert Benson[26].
  • Egbert Benson's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Egbert Benson's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 21, 1746[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Collegiate School[17], an independent school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1628[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; Attorney General of New York[13], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1777[40]; member of the New York State Assembly[14], an elected position[41], in United States[42]; and President of the New-York Historical Society[15].

Personal Life

Egbert Benson was affiliated with the Federalist Party[21].

Death and Burial

Egbert Benson died on August 24, 1833[5]. He passed away in Jamaica[4]. He is buried at Prospect Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Egbert Benson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Egbert Benson born?

Egbert Benson's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Egbert Benson die?

Egbert Benson died in Jamaica[4].

What did Egbert Benson do for work?

Egbert Benson worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Egbert Benson go to school?

Egbert Benson was educated at Columbia University[16] and Collegiate School[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . books.google.it. Retrieved . books.google.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of burial Prospect Cemetery
    Depicted by Egbert Benson
    Member of American Antiquarian Society
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