Gouverneur Morris
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Gouverneur Morris
Summary
Gouverneur Morris is a human[1]. His place of birth was Morrisania[2]. He was born on January 31, 1752[3]. He died in Morrisania[4]. He died on November 6, 1816[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], diarist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,143 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Gouverneur Morris's place of birth was Morrisania[2].
- Gouverneur Morris passed away in Morrisania[4].
- Gouverneur Morris was born on January 31, 1752[3].
- Gouverneur Morris died on November 6, 1816[5].
- Burial took place at St. Ann's Episcopal Church Graveyard[12].
- Gouverneur Morris's father was Lewis Morris[13].
- Gouverneur Morris's mother was Sarah Gouverneur[14].
- Gouverneur Morris was married to Anne Cary Randolph Morris[15].
- A child of Gouverneur Morris was Gouverneur Morris II[16].
- Gouverneur Morris held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Gouverneur Morris's native language[18].
- Gouverneur Morris worked as a politician[6].
- Gouverneur Morris worked as a diplomat[7].
- Gouverneur Morris worked as a lawyer[8].
- Gouverneur Morris's professions included diarist[9].
- Gouverneur Morris's professions included writer[10].
- Gouverneur Morris held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[19].
- Gouverneur Morris held the position of United States Ambassador to France[20].
- Gouverneur Morris held the position of United States senator[21].
- Gouverneur Morris held the position of United States senator[22].
- Gouverneur Morris held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[23].
- Gouverneur Morris was educated at Columbia University[24].
- A notable student of Gouverneur Morris was Charles Willing Byrd[25].
- Gouverneur Morris received the Darwin Awards[26].
- Gouverneur Morris was a member of Erie Canal Commission[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1752-01-31[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1816-11-06[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 67a9f34e-4416-4cc9-9065-9ccd9961a6f1[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Gouverneur Morris was born in Morrisania[2]. He was born on January 31, 1752[3]. His father was Lewis Morris[13]. His mother was Sarah Gouverneur[14]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Gouverneur Morris's education included a stint at Columbia University[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], diarist[9], and writer[10]. Positions held include member of the New York State Assembly[19], an elected position[33], in United States[34]; United States Ambassador to France[20], a position[35], in France[36], founded in 1778[37]; United States senator[21], a position[38], in United States[39]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[23]. A notable student of Gouverneur Morris was Charles Willing Byrd[25].
Recognition
Gouverneur Morris received the Darwin Awards[26].
Personal Life
Gouverneur Morris was married to Anne Cary Randolph Morris[15]. A child of him was Gouverneur Morris II[16]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[40]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[41].
Death and Burial
Gouverneur Morris died on November 6, 1816[5]. He died in Morrisania[4]. He is buried at St. Ann's Episcopal Church Graveyard[12].
Why It Matters
Gouverneur Morris ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,143 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Commissioners' Plan of 1811[44], a plan[45], in United States[46], founded in 1811[47].
FAQs
Where was Gouverneur Morris born?
Gouverneur Morris was born in Morrisania[2].
Where did Gouverneur Morris die?
Gouverneur Morris passed away in Morrisania[4].
Who were Gouverneur Morris's parents?
Gouverneur Morris's father was Lewis Morris[13]. Gouverneur Morris's mother was Sarah Gouverneur[14].
Who was Gouverneur Morris married to?
Gouverneur Morris's spouses include Anne Cary Randolph Morris[15].
What did Gouverneur Morris do for work?
Gouverneur Morris worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], diarist[9], and writer[10].
Where did Gouverneur Morris go to school?
Gouverneur Morris was educated at Columbia University[24].
What awards did Gouverneur Morris receive?
Honors received include Darwin Awards[26].