George Read

American politician (1733-1798)
Person human Q471303
George Read
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George Read

Summary

George Read is a human[1]. He was born in North East[2]. He was born on September 18, 1733[3]. He passed away in New Castle[4]. He died on September 21, 1798[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in North East[2], George Read…
  • George Read died in New Castle[4].
  • George Read was born on September 18, 1733[3].
  • George Read died on September 21, 1798[5].
  • George Read is buried at Immanuel Episcopal Churchyard[10].
  • George Read's father was John Read[11].
  • Among George Read's spouses was Gertrude Ross Read[12].
  • A child of George Read was John Read[13].
  • A child of George Read was George Read, Jr.[14].
  • A child of George Read was William Read[15].
  • George Read held citizenship in United States[16].
  • George Read's professions included politician[6].
  • George Read worked as a lawyer[7].
  • George Read worked as a judge[8].
  • George Read held the position of Governor of Delaware[17].
  • George Read held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[18].
  • George Read held the position of United States senator[19].
  • George Read held the position of United States senator[20].
  • George Read held the position of United States senator[21].
  • George Read held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[22].
  • George Read is recorded as male[23].
  • George Read's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Read was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].
  • George Read's Commons category is recorded as George Read[26].
  • George Read's residence is recorded as New Castle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in North East[2], George Read… he was born on September 18, 1733[3]. His father was John Read[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of Delaware[17], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; member of the Delaware State Senate[18]; United States senator[19], a position[31], in United States[32]; member of the Delaware House of Representatives[22]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[33].

Personal Life

George Read was married to Gertrude Ross Read[12]. Children include John Read[13], a banker[34], 1769–1854[35], of United States[36]; he, Jr.[14], a lawyer[37], 1765–1836[38], of United States[39]; and William Read[15], 1767–1846[40]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].

Death and Burial

George Read died on September 21, 1798[5]. He died in New Castle[4]. Burial took place at Immanuel Episcopal Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

George Read ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was George Read born?

George Read's place of birth was North East[2].

Where did George Read die?

George Read passed away in New Castle[4].

Who were George Read's parents?

George Read's father was John Read[11].

Who was George Read married to?

George Read's spouses include Gertrude Ross Read[12].

What did George Read do for work?

George Read worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . @unitedstates project. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [33] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence New Castle
    Position held Governor of Delaware, member of the Delaware State Senate, United States senator +4
    Sex or gender male
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