Henry Bell Van Rensselaer

Union Army general, American politician in New York (1810-1864)
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Henry Bell Van Rensselaer

Summary

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1810[3]. He passed away in Cincinnati[4]. He died on March 23, 1864[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's place of birth was Albany[2].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer passed away in Cincinnati[4].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was born on May 14, 1810[3].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer died on March 23, 1864[5].
  • Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[9].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's father was Stephen Van Rensselaer[10].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's mother was Cornelia Paterson Van Rensselaer[11].
  • Among Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's spouses was Elizabeth Ray King[12].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was John King Van Rensselaer[13].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was Henry Van Rensselaer[14].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was Katherine Van Rensselaer[15].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was Elizabeth Waddington[16].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was Stephen Van Rensselaer[17].
  • A child of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was Mary Van Rensselaer[18].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's professions included military officer[7].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was educated at United States Military Academy[21].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was affiliated with the Whig Party[24].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's military branch is recorded as Union Army[25].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's Commons category is recorded as Henry Bell Van Rensselaer[26].
  • Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was born in Albany[2]. He was born on May 14, 1810[3]. His father was Stephen Van Rensselaer[10]. His mother was Cornelia Paterson Van Rensselaer[11].

Education

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Henry Bell Van Rensselaer held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].

Personal Life

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was married to Elizabeth Ray King[12]. Children include John King Van Rensselaer[13], 1847–1908[28], of United States[29]; Henry Van Rensselaer[14], a Catholic priest[30], 1851–1901[31], of United States[32]; Katherine Van Rensselaer[15]; Elizabeth Waddington[16], b. 1842[33]; Stephen Van Rensselaer[17], 1838–1904[34]; and Mary Van Rensselaer[18], b. 1834[35]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[24].

Death and Burial

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer died on March 23, 1864[5]. He died in Cincinnati[4]. Burial took place at Grace Episcopal Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henry Bell Van Rensselaer born?

Born in Albany[2], Henry Bell Van Rensselaer…

Where did Henry Bell Van Rensselaer die?

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer passed away in Cincinnati[4].

Who were Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's parents?

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's father was Stephen Van Rensselaer[10]. Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's mother was Cornelia Paterson Van Rensselaer[11].

Who was Henry Bell Van Rensselaer married to?

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer's spouses include Elizabeth Ray King[12].

What did Henry Bell Van Rensselaer do for work?

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Henry Bell Van Rensselaer go to school?

Henry Bell Van Rensselaer was educated at United States Military Academy[21].

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  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02290527
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of death Cincinnati
    Wikitree person id Van_Rensselaer-43
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