Gunning Bedford Jr.

American politician (1747–1812)
Person human Q144813
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Gunning Bedford Jr.

Summary

Gunning Bedford Jr. is a human[1]. Gunning Bedford Jr. was born in Philadelphia[2]. Gunning Bedford Jr. was born on April 13, 1747[3]. Gunning Bedford Jr. died in Wilmington[4]. Gunning Bedford Jr. died on March 30, 1812[5]. Gunning Bedford Jr. worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and revolutionary[9]. Gunning Bedford Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gunning Bedford Jr. was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. died in Wilmington[4].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. was born on April 13, 1747[3].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. died on March 30, 1812[5].
  • Burial took place at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery[11].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s father was Gunning Bedford[12].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s professions included judge[6].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s professions included lawyer[7].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. worked as a politician[8].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s professions included revolutionary[9].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[15].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of Attorney General of Delaware[16].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[17].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware[18].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of Delegate to the Continental Congress[19].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. held the position of Delegate to the Continental Congress[20].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s education included a stint at Princeton University[21].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. is recorded as male[22].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Gunning Bedford, Jr.[24].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s residence is recorded as Wilmington[25].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr. was part of the conflict American Revolution[26].
  • Gunning Bedford Jr.'s family name is recorded as Bedford[27].

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Origins and Family

Gunning Bedford Jr. was born in Philadelphia[2]. Gunning Bedford Jr. was born on April 13, 1747[3]. Gunning Bedford Jr.'s father was Gunning Bedford[12].

Education

Gunning Bedford Jr.'s education included a stint at Princeton University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and revolutionary[9]. Positions held include member of the Delaware State Senate[15]; Attorney General of Delaware[16], a position[28], founded in 1783[29]; Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[17]; Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware[18]; and Delegate to the Continental Congress[19].

Death and Burial

Gunning Bedford Jr. died on March 30, 1812[5]. Gunning Bedford Jr. passed away in Wilmington[4]. Gunning Bedford Jr. is buried at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Gunning Bedford Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] Gunning Bedford Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Gunning Bedford Jr. born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Gunning Bedford Jr.…

Where did Gunning Bedford Jr. die?

Gunning Bedford Jr. passed away in Wilmington[4].

Who were Gunning Bedford Jr.'s parents?

Gunning Bedford Jr.'s father was Gunning Bedford[12].

What did Gunning Bedford Jr. do for work?

Gunning Bedford Jr. worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and revolutionary[9].

Where did Gunning Bedford Jr. go to school?

Gunning Bedford Jr. was educated at Princeton University[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wilmington
    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician +1
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    Participated in conflict American Revolution
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