Henry Clay
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Henry Clay
Summary
Henry Clay is a human[1]. Born in Hanover County[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1777[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 29, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,165 views/month, #5,199 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Henry Clay was born in Hanover County[2].
- Henry Clay died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- Henry Clay was born on April 12, 1777[3].
- Henry Clay was born on January 1, 1777[12].
- Henry Clay died on June 29, 1852[5].
- Henry Clay died on January 1, 1852[13].
- Henry Clay is buried at Lexington Cemetery[14].
- Henry Clay's father was John Moore Clay[15].
- Among Henry Clay's spouses was Lucretia Hart Clay[16].
- A child of Henry Clay was Henry Clay[17].
- A child of Henry Clay was James Brown Clay[18].
- A child of Henry Clay was Thomas Hart Clay[19].
- A child of Henry Clay was John Morrison Clay[20].
- A child of Henry Clay was Theodore Wythe Clay[21].
- Henry Clay held citizenship in United States[22].
- Henry Clay's professions included politician[6].
- Henry Clay's professions included lawyer[7].
- Henry Clay worked as a diplomat[8].
- Henry Clay worked as a writer[9].
- Henry Clay's professions included jurist[10].
- Henry Clay held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[23].
- Henry Clay held the position of United States Secretary of State[24].
- Henry Clay held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[25].
- Henry Clay held the position of United States senator[26].
- Henry Clay held the position of United States senator[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1777-04-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1852-06-29[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4f3b5eab-5862-4717-a9c6-464c4a6188ab[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hanover County[2], Henry Clay… Recorded date of birth include April 12, 1777[3] and January 1, 1777[12]. His father was John Moore Clay[15].
Education
Henry Clay's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[23], a member of parliament[34], in United States[35]; United States Secretary of State[24], a public office[36], in United States[37], founded in 1789[38]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[25], an elective office[39], in United States[40], founded in 1789[41]; United States senator[26], a position[42], in United States[43]; member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[44]; and senator[45], a position[46].
Personal Life
Henry Clay was married to Lucretia Hart Clay[16]. Children include he[17], a lawyer[47], 1811–1847[48], of United States[49]; James Brown Clay[18], a politician[50], 1817–1864[51], of United States[52]; Thomas Hart Clay[19]; John Morrison Clay[20]; and Theodore Wythe Clay[21]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[53]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party[54], Whig Party[55], and National Republican Party[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 29, 1852[5] and January 1, 1852[13]. Henry Clay passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Lexington Cemetery[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henry Clay include Clay County[57], a county of Missouri[58], in United States[59], founded in 1822[60]; Mount Clay[61]; Clay City[62]; Clay[63]; Clay Township[64]; Claysville[65]; and he[66].
Why It Matters
Henry Clay ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,165 views/month, #5,199 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include Clay County[57], a county of Missouri[58], in United States[59], founded in 1822[60].
FAQs
Where was Henry Clay born?
Henry Clay was born in Hanover County[2].
Where did Henry Clay die?
Henry Clay passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Henry Clay's parents?
Henry Clay's father was John Moore Clay[15].
Who was Henry Clay married to?
Henry Clay's spouses include Lucretia Hart Clay[16].
What did Henry Clay do for work?
Henry Clay worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Henry Clay go to school?
Henry Clay was educated at College of William & Mary[33].