Elbridge Gerry

Summary

Elbridge Gerry is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Marblehead^[2]. He was born on July 17, 1744^[3]. He died in Washington County^[4]. He died on November 23, 1814^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,410 views/month, #5,723 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Marblehead^[2], Elbridge Gerry…
• Elbridge Gerry passed away in Washington County^[4].
• Elbridge Gerry was born on July 17, 1744^[3].
• Elbridge Gerry died on November 23, 1814^[5].
• Elbridge Gerry is buried at Congressional Cemetery^[9].
• Elbridge Gerry's father was Thomas Gerry^[10].
• Elbridge Gerry's mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf^[11].
• Among Elbridge Gerry's spouses was Ann Gerry^[12].
• A child of Elbridge Gerry was Thomas Russell Gerry^[13].
• A child of Elbridge Gerry was James Thompson Gerry^[14].
• A child of Elbridge Gerry was Eliza Gerry Townsend^[15].
• Elbridge Gerry held citizenship in United States^[16].
• English was Elbridge Gerry's native language^[17].
• Elbridge Gerry's professions included politician^[6].
• Elbridge Gerry worked as a diplomat^[7].
• Elbridge Gerry held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives^[18].
• Elbridge Gerry held the position of Governor of Massachusetts^[19].
• Elbridge Gerry held the position of Vice President of the United States^[20].
• Elbridge Gerry held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention^[21].
• Elbridge Gerry's education included a stint at Harvard College^[22].
• Elbridge Gerry received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[23].
• Elbridge Gerry was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[24].
• Elbridge Gerry's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church^[25].
• Elbridge Gerry is recorded as male^[26].
• Elbridge Gerry's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marblehead^[2], Elbridge Gerry… he was born on July 17, 1744^[3]. His father was Thomas Gerry^[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf^[11]. English was his native language^[17].

Education

Elbridge Gerry's education included a stint at Harvard College^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives^[18], a member of parliament^[28], in United States^[29]; Governor of Massachusetts^[19], a governor^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1780^[32]; Vice President of the United States^[20], an elective office^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1789^[35]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention^[21].

Recognition

Elbridge Gerry received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[23].

Personal Life

Among Elbridge Gerry's spouses was Ann Gerry^[12]. Children include Thomas Russell Gerry^[13], 1794–1848^[36]; James Thompson Gerry^[14], a naval officer^[37], 1797–1854^[38], of United States^[39]; and Eliza Gerry Townsend^[15], 1790–1882^[40]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church^[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party^[41].

Death and Burial

Elbridge Gerry died on November 23, 1814^[5]. He passed away in Washington County^[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease^[42]. He is buried at Congressional Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Elbridge Gerry include gerrymandering^[43], an aspect of history^[44].

Why It Matters

Elbridge Gerry ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,410 views/month, #5,723 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include gerrymandering^[43], an aspect of history^[44].

FAQs

Where was Elbridge Gerry born?

Born in Marblehead^[2], Elbridge Gerry…

Where did Elbridge Gerry die?

Elbridge Gerry passed away in Washington County^[4].

Who were Elbridge Gerry's parents?

Elbridge Gerry's father was Thomas Gerry^[10]. Elbridge Gerry's mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf^[11].

Who was Elbridge Gerry married to?

Elbridge Gerry's spouses include Ann Gerry^[12].

What did Elbridge Gerry do for work?

Elbridge Gerry worked as politician^[6] and diplomat^[7].

Where did Elbridge Gerry go to school?

Elbridge Gerry was educated at Harvard College^[22].

What awards did Elbridge Gerry receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[23].