George Washington
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Summary
George Washington is a human[1]. He was born in Westmoreland County[2]. He died in Mount Vernon[3]. He worked as a politician[4], farmer[5], cartographer[6], geometer[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,161 views/month, #1,742 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- George Washington's place of birth was Westmoreland County[2].
- George Washington was born in George Washington Birthplace National Monument[10].
- George Washington died in Mount Vernon[3].
- Burial took place at Mount Vernon[11].
- George Washington is buried at Washington's Tomb[12].
- George Washington's father was Augustine Washington[13].
- George Washington's mother was Mary Ball Washington[14].
- Among George Washington's spouses was Martha Washington[15].
- George Washington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
- George Washington held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was George Washington's native language[18].
- George Washington's professions included politician[4].
- George Washington worked as a farmer[5].
- George Washington worked as a cartographer[6].
- George Washington's professions included geometer[7].
- George Washington's professions included engineer[8].
- George Washington's professions included statesperson[19].
- George Washington's field of work was politics of the United States[20].
- George Washington's field of work was foreign relations of the United States[21].
- George Washington held the position of President of the United States[22].
- George Washington held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army[23].
- George Washington held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army[24].
- George Washington held the position of chairperson[25].
- George Washington held the position of President-elect of the United States[26].
- George Washington held the position of member of the Virginia House of Burgesses[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Westmoreland County[2], a county of Virginia[28], in United States[29], founded in 1653[30] and George Washington Birthplace National Monument[10], a plantation[31], in United States[32], founded in 1930[33]. His father was Augustine Washington[13]. His mother was Mary Ball Washington[14]. English was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], farmer[5], cartographer[6], geometer[7], engineer[8], and statesperson[19]. Fields of work include politics of the United States[20], a political system[34], in United States[35] and foreign relations of the United States[21], a foreign relations[36], in United States[37]. Positions held include President of the United States[22], an elective office[38], in United States[39], founded in 1787[40]; Commanding General of the United States Army[23], a military rank[41], in United States[42], founded in 1775[43]; chairperson[25], a type of position[44]; President-elect of the United States[26], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1789[47]; member of the Virginia House of Burgesses[27]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Congressional Gold Medal[49], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1776[52] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[53], a fellowship award[54].
Personal Life
Among George Washington's spouses was Martha Washington[15]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[55]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[56].
Death and Burial
George Washington passed away in Mount Vernon[3]. The cause of death was acute laryngitis[57]. Recorded place of burial include Mount Vernon[11] and Washington's Tomb[12].
Why It Matters
George Washington ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,161 views/month, #1,742 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 216 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was George Washington born?
George Washington's place of birth was Westmoreland County[2].
Where did George Washington die?
George Washington passed away in Mount Vernon[3].
Who were George Washington's parents?
George Washington's father was Augustine Washington[13]. George Washington's mother was Mary Ball Washington[14].
Who was George Washington married to?
George Washington's spouses include Martha Washington[15].
What did George Washington do for work?
George Washington worked as politician[4], farmer[5], cartographer[6], geometer[7], and engineer[8].
What awards did George Washington receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[49] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[53].