Henry Oscar Houghton

American printer and publisher, briefly mayor of Cambridge (1823–1895)
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Henry Oscar Houghton

Summary

Henry Oscar Houghton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sutton[2]. He was born on April 30, 1823[3]. He died in North Andover[4]. He died on August 25, 1895[5]. He worked as a politician[6], publisher[7], and printer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Oscar Houghton's place of birth was Sutton[2].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton died in North Andover[4].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton was born on April 30, 1823[3].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton died on August 25, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Cambridge Cemetery[10].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton worked as a publisher[7].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's professions included printer[8].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton was educated at University of Vermont[12].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton is recorded as male[13].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's Commons category is recorded as Henry Oscar Houghton[15].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's archives at is recorded as Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[16].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's family name is recorded as Houghton[17].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's given name is recorded as Henry[18].
  • Henry Oscar Houghton's Commons Creator page is recorded as Henry Oscar Houghton[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Oscar Houghton was born in Sutton[2]. He was born on April 30, 1823[3].

Education

Henry Oscar Houghton was educated at University of Vermont[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], publisher[7], and printer[8].

Death and Burial

Henry Oscar Houghton died on August 25, 1895[5]. He died in North Andover[4]. Burial took place at Cambridge Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Oscar Houghton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Henry Oscar Houghton born?

Henry Oscar Houghton was born in Sutton[2].

Where did Henry Oscar Houghton die?

Henry Oscar Houghton died in North Andover[4].

What did Henry Oscar Houghton do for work?

Henry Oscar Houghton worked as politician[6], publisher[7], and printer[8].

Where did Henry Oscar Houghton go to school?

Henry Oscar Houghton was educated at University of Vermont[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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