Erastus Root

American politician (1773-1846)
Person human Q591235
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Erastus Root

Summary

Erastus Root is a human[1]. Born in Hebron[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1773[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 24, 1846[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erastus Root was born in Hebron[2].
  • Erastus Root passed away in New York City[4].
  • Erastus Root was born on March 16, 1773[3].
  • Erastus Root died on December 24, 1846[5].
  • Erastus Root held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Erastus Root worked as a politician[6].
  • Erastus Root worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Erastus Root held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[10].
  • Erastus Root held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[11].
  • Erastus Root held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[12].
  • Erastus Root was educated at Dartmouth College[13].
  • Erastus Root is recorded as male[14].
  • Erastus Root's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Erastus Root was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Erastus Root's Commons category is recorded as Erastus Root[17].
  • Erastus Root's family name is recorded as Q23308483[18].
  • Erastus Root's given name is recorded as Erastus[19].
  • Erastus Root's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • Erastus Root's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of General Erastus Root[21].
  • Erastus Root's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Erastus Root's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Erastus Root's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Erastus Root'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Erastus Root was born in Hebron[2]. He was born on March 16, 1773[3].

Education

Erastus Root's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[10], a member of parliament[25], in United States[26]; member of the State Senate of New York[11], a position[27], in United States[28]; and member of the New York State Assembly[12], an elected position[29], in United States[30].

Personal Life

Erastus Root was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

Erastus Root died on December 24, 1846[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Erastus Root ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Erastus Root born?

Erastus Root's place of birth was Hebron[2].

Where did Erastus Root die?

Erastus Root died in New York City[4].

What did Erastus Root do for work?

Erastus Root worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Erastus Root go to school?

Erastus Root was educated at Dartmouth College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Hebron
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of New York, member of the New York State Assembly
    Occupation
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