Frederick Muhlenberg

American politician and first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1750-1801)
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Frederick Muhlenberg

Summary

Frederick Muhlenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Trappe[2]. He was born on January 1, 1750[3]. He passed away in Lancaster[4]. He died on June 4, 1801[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (666 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Muhlenberg was born in Trappe[2].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg died in Lancaster[4].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg was born on January 1, 1750[3].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg died on June 4, 1801[5].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg is buried at Pennsylvania[8].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's father was Henry Muhlenberg[9].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[10].
  • A child of Frederick Muhlenberg was William Henry Muhlenberg[11].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg worked as a politician[6].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held the position of Dean of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg held the position of Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[17].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg is recorded as male[20].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Muhlenberg[23].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's family name is recorded as Muhlenberg[24].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's given name is recorded as Frederick[25].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's work location is recorded as Halle (Saale)[26].
  • Frederick Muhlenberg's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick Muhlenberg's place of birth was Trappe[2]. He was born on January 1, 1750[3]. His father was Henry Muhlenberg[9]. His mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[10].

Education

Frederick Muhlenberg's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick Muhlenberg worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14], a position[30], in United States[31]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[15], an elective office[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34]; Dean of the United States House of Representatives[16], a position[35], in United States[36]; and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[17], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

A child of Frederick Muhlenberg was William Henry Muhlenberg[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19]. He was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].

Death and Burial

Frederick Muhlenberg died on June 4, 1801[5]. He passed away in Lancaster[4]. Burial took place at Pennsylvania[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Muhlenberg include Muhlenberg legend[39], an urban legend[40].

Why It Matters

Frederick Muhlenberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (666 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Muhlenberg legend[39], an urban legend[40].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Muhlenberg born?

Frederick Muhlenberg's place of birth was Trappe[2].

Where did Frederick Muhlenberg die?

Frederick Muhlenberg died in Lancaster[4].

Who were Frederick Muhlenberg's parents?

Frederick Muhlenberg's father was Henry Muhlenberg[9]. Frederick Muhlenberg's mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[10].

What did Frederick Muhlenberg do for work?

Frederick Muhlenberg worked as politician[6].

Where did Frederick Muhlenberg go to school?

Frederick Muhlenberg was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

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  13. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, New International Encyclopedia
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    Place of death Lancaster
    Citizenship
    Place of burial Pennsylvania
    Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
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