George Clinton

vice president of the United States from 1805 to 1812 (1739–1812)
Person human Q201646
George Clinton
Ezra Ames (May 5, 1768 – February 23, 1836) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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George Clinton

Summary

George Clinton is a human[1]. Born in Little Britain[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1739[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 20, 1812[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,303 views/month, #6,083 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Clinton's place of birth was Little Britain[2].
  • George Clinton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • George Clinton was born on July 26, 1739[3].
  • George Clinton died on April 20, 1812[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Dutch Churchyard[9].
  • George Clinton's father was Charles Clinton[10].
  • George Clinton's mother was Elizabeth Denniston[11].
  • Among George Clinton's spouses was Sarah Cornelia Clinton[12].
  • A child of George Clinton was Elizabeth Clinton Tallmadge[13].
  • A child of George Clinton was Cornelia Clinton Genêt[14].
  • A child of George Clinton was Catherine Clinton[15].
  • George Clinton held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was George Clinton's native language[17].
  • George Clinton's professions included military officer[6].
  • George Clinton's professions included politician[7].
  • George Clinton held the position of Vice President of the United States[18].
  • George Clinton held the position of Governor of New York[19].
  • George Clinton held the position of Governor of New York[20].
  • George Clinton held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[21].
  • George Clinton's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].
  • George Clinton is recorded as male[23].
  • George Clinton's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Clinton was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].
  • George Clinton's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[26].
  • George Clinton's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Little Britain[2], George Clinton… he was born on July 26, 1739[3]. His father was Charles Clinton[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Denniston[11]. English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Vice President of the United States[18], an elective office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; Governor of New York[19], a governor[31], in United States[32], founded in 1777[33]; and member of the New York State Assembly[21], an elected position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Among George Clinton's spouses was Sarah Cornelia Clinton[12]. Children include Elizabeth Clinton Tallmadge[13], 1780–1825[36]; Cornelia Clinton Genêt[14], a socialite[37], 1774–1810[38]; and Catherine Clinton[15], 1770–1811[39]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

George Clinton died on April 20, 1812[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[40]. He is buried at Old Dutch Churchyard[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Clinton include Clinton County[41], a county of New York[42], in United States[43], founded in 1788[44] and Clinton[45], a village of New York[46], in United States[47].

Why It Matters

George Clinton ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,303 views/month, #6,083 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

Entities named for him include Clinton County[41], a county of New York[42], in United States[43], founded in 1788[44] and Clinton[45], a village of New York[46], in United States[47].

FAQs

Where was George Clinton born?

Born in Little Britain[2], George Clinton…

Where did George Clinton die?

George Clinton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were George Clinton's parents?

George Clinton's father was Charles Clinton[10]. George Clinton's mother was Elizabeth Denniston[11].

Who was George Clinton married to?

George Clinton's spouses include Sarah Cornelia Clinton[12].

What did George Clinton do for work?

George Clinton worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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    Described by source The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825 +1
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  4. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Old Dutch Churchyard
    Described by source The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825 +1
    Member of political party Democratic-Republican Party
    Given name George
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