Henry Clay

American politician (1811-1847)
Person human Q5719459
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Henry Clay

Summary

Henry Clay is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1811[3]. He passed away in Battle of Buena Vista[4]. He died on February 23, 1847[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (499 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Clay was born in Lexington[2].
  • Henry Clay died in Battle of Buena Vista[4].
  • Henry Clay was born on April 10, 1811[3].
  • Henry Clay died on February 23, 1847[5].
  • Henry Clay died on February 22, 1847[9].
  • Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[10].
  • Henry Clay's father was Henry Clay[11].
  • Henry Clay's mother was Lucretia Hart Clay[12].
  • A child of Henry Clay was Anne Clay McDowell[13].
  • Henry Clay held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Henry Clay's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Henry Clay worked as a politician[7].
  • Henry Clay held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[15].
  • Henry Clay's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[16].
  • Henry Clay's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[17].
  • Henry Clay is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Clay's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Clay's Commons category is recorded as Henry Clay, Jr.[20].
  • Henry Clay's family name is recorded as Clay[21].
  • Henry Clay's given name is recorded as Henry[22].
  • Henry Clay's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23].
  • Henry Clay's military casualty classification is recorded as killed in action[24].
  • Henry Clay's sibling is recorded as James Brown Clay[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lexington[2], Henry Clay… he was born on April 10, 1811[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Lucretia Hart Clay[12].

Education

Henry Clay's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Henry Clay held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

A child of Henry Clay was Anne Clay McDowell[13]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 1847[5] and February 22, 1847[9]. Henry Clay passed away in Battle of Buena Vista[4]. Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Clay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (499 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henry Clay born?

Henry Clay was born in Lexington[2].

Where did Henry Clay die?

Henry Clay passed away in Battle of Buena Vista[4].

Who were Henry Clay's parents?

Henry Clay's father was Henry Clay[11]. Henry Clay's mother was Lucretia Hart Clay[12].

What did Henry Clay do for work?

Henry Clay worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Henry Clay go to school?

Henry Clay was educated at United States Military Academy[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 9d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Lt-Col-Henry-Clay.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Portrait of Henry Clay, Jr. at Ashland.jpg"
  2. 4w ago · Gamaliel · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id 73736332
    Occupation lawyer, politician
    Prabook id 2342856
    Fast id 340554
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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