Henry Meigs

American politician (1782-1861)
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Henry Meigs

Summary

Henry Meigs is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Haven[2]. He was born on October 28, 1782[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 20, 1861[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Meigs was born in New Haven[2].
  • Henry Meigs died in New York City[4].
  • Henry Meigs was born on October 28, 1782[3].
  • Henry Meigs died on May 20, 1861[5].
  • Henry Meigs is buried at St. Peter's Episcopal Church[10].
  • Henry Meigs's father was Josiah Meigs[11].
  • Henry Meigs's mother was Clara Meigs[12].
  • A child of Henry Meigs was Clara Forsyth Meigs Meade[13].
  • A child of Henry Meigs was Henry Meigs, Jr.[14].
  • Henry Meigs held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Henry Meigs's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Meigs worked as a judge[7].
  • Henry Meigs worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Henry Meigs held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Henry Meigs's education included a stint at Yale College[17].
  • Henry Meigs is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Meigs's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Meigs was part of the conflict War of 1812[20].
  • Henry Meigs's family name is recorded as Meigs[21].
  • Henry Meigs's given name is recorded as Henry[22].
  • Henry Meigs's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • Henry Meigs's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • Henry Meigs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Henry Meigs was born in New Haven[2]. He was born on October 28, 1782[3]. His father was Josiah Meigs[11]. His mother was Clara Meigs[12].

Education

Henry Meigs's education included a stint at Yale College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Henry Meigs held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Children include Clara Forsyth Meigs Meade[13] and Henry Meigs, Jr.[14], a politician[26], 1809–1887[27], of United States[28].

Death and Burial

Henry Meigs died on May 20, 1861[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Episcopal Church[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Meigs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Henry Meigs born?

Born in New Haven[2], Henry Meigs…

Where did Henry Meigs die?

Henry Meigs passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Henry Meigs's parents?

Henry Meigs's father was Josiah Meigs[11]. Henry Meigs's mother was Clara Meigs[12].

What did Henry Meigs do for work?

Henry Meigs worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Henry Meigs go to school?

Henry Meigs was educated at Yale College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    United states house of representatives id 18114
    Place of death New York City
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