Emory Washburn

American politician; Harvard Law professor (1800–1877)
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Emory Washburn
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Emory Washburn

Summary

Emory Washburn is a human[1]. He was born in Leicester[2]. He was born on February 14, 1800[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on March 18, 1877[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Emory Washburn was born in Leicester[2].
  • Emory Washburn passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Emory Washburn was born on February 14, 1800[3].
  • Emory Washburn died on March 18, 1877[5].
  • Emory Washburn is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].
  • Emory Washburn's father was Joseph Washburn[12].
  • Emory Washburn held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Emory Washburn's professions included judge[6].
  • Emory Washburn worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Emory Washburn's professions included historian[8].
  • Emory Washburn's professions included politician[9].
  • Emory Washburn held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[14].
  • Emory Washburn held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[15].
  • Emory Washburn held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[16].
  • Emory Washburn held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[17].
  • Among Emory Washburn's employers was Harvard University[18].
  • Emory Washburn was educated at Williams College[19].
  • Emory Washburn was educated at Harvard Law School[20].
  • Emory Washburn was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Emory Washburn was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
  • Emory Washburn was a member of Institut de Droit International[23].
  • Emory Washburn is recorded as male[24].
  • Emory Washburn's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Emory Washburn was affiliated with the Whig Party[26].
  • Emory Washburn's Commons category is recorded as Emory Washburn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leicester[2], Emory Washburn… he was born on February 14, 1800[3]. His father was Joseph Washburn[12].

Education

Educated at Williams College[19], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1793[30] and Harvard Law School[20], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1817[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and politician[9]. Among Emory Washburn's employers was Harvard University[18]. Positions held include Governor of Massachusetts[14], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1780[36]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[15], a position[37], in United States[38]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[16], a position[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Emory Washburn was affiliated with the Whig Party[26].

Death and Burial

Emory Washburn died on March 18, 1877[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Emory Washburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Emory Washburn born?

Emory Washburn's place of birth was Leicester[2].

Where did Emory Washburn die?

Emory Washburn passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Emory Washburn's parents?

Emory Washburn's father was Joseph Washburn[12].

What did Emory Washburn do for work?

Emory Washburn worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and politician[9].

Where did Emory Washburn go to school?

Emory Washburn was educated at Williams College[19] and Harvard Law School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Retrieved . archives.lib.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, lawyer, historian +1
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Harvard University
    Place of burial Mount Auburn Cemetery
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