Gilbert Tennent

American minister (1703–1764)
Person human Q3105876
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Gilbert Tennent

Summary

Gilbert Tennent is a human[1]. Born in County Armagh[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1703[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on July 23, 1764[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], theologian[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Tennent's place of birth was County Armagh[2].
  • Gilbert Tennent died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Gilbert Tennent was born on February 5, 1703[3].
  • Gilbert Tennent was born on January 1, 1703[10].
  • Gilbert Tennent died on July 23, 1764[5].
  • Gilbert Tennent died on January 1, 1764[11].
  • Gilbert Tennent is buried at Abington Presbyterian Church Cemetery[12].
  • Gilbert Tennent's father was William Tennent[13].
  • Gilbert Tennent was married to Cornelia Clarkson[14].
  • Gilbert Tennent held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Gilbert Tennent's professions included pastor[6].
  • Gilbert Tennent's professions included theologian[7].
  • Gilbert Tennent worked as a minister[8].
  • Gilbert Tennent's education included a stint at Yale College[16].
  • Gilbert Tennent's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17].
  • Gilbert Tennent is recorded as male[18].
  • Gilbert Tennent's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gilbert Tennent's residence is recorded as Philadelphia[20].
  • Gilbert Tennent's family name is recorded as Tennent[21].
  • Gilbert Tennent's given name is recorded as Gilbert[22].
  • Gilbert Tennent's depicted by is recorded as Gilbert Tennent (1703–1764), Trustee (1747–64)[23].
  • Gilbert Tennent's described by source is recorded as Annals of the American Pulpit[24].
  • Gilbert Tennent's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Gilbert Tennent's sibling is recorded as William Tennent Jr.[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Armagh[2], Gilbert Tennent… Recorded date of birth include February 5, 1703[3] and January 1, 1703[10]. His father was William Tennent[13].

Education

Gilbert Tennent was educated at Yale College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[6], theologian[7], and minister[8].

Personal Life

Gilbert Tennent was married to Cornelia Clarkson[14]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 23, 1764[5] and January 1, 1764[11]. Gilbert Tennent died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Abington Presbyterian Church Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gilbert Tennent ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Tennent born?

Gilbert Tennent was born in County Armagh[2].

Where did Gilbert Tennent die?

Gilbert Tennent died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Gilbert Tennent's parents?

Gilbert Tennent's father was William Tennent[13].

Who was Gilbert Tennent married to?

Gilbert Tennent's spouses include Cornelia Clarkson[14].

What did Gilbert Tennent do for work?

Gilbert Tennent worked as pastor[6], theologian[7], and minister[8].

Where did Gilbert Tennent go to school?

Gilbert Tennent was educated at Yale College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Q83307
    Occupation pastor, theologian, minister
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Jacob Eichholtz - Gilbert Tennent (1703–1764), Trustee (1747
    Spouse Cornelia Clarkson
    Place of birth County Armagh
    Fast id 159384
    + 49 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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