Henry Shelton Sanford

American diplomat (1823-1891)
Person human Q3133070
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Henry Shelton Sanford

Summary

Henry Shelton Sanford is a human[1]. Born in Woodbury[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1823[3]. He passed away in Healing Springs[4]. He died on May 21, 1891[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], city founder[7], industrialist[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry Shelton Sanford was born in Woodbury[2].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford died in Healing Springs[4].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford was born on June 15, 1823[3].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford died on May 21, 1891[5].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford is buried at Shelton[11].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's father was Nehemiah Curtis Sanford[12].
  • Among Henry Shelton Sanford's spouses was Gertrude Ellen DuPuy Sanford[13].
  • A child of Henry Shelton Sanford was Ethel Sanford[14].
  • A child of Henry Shelton Sanford was Gertrude Sanford Jr.[15].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's professions included city founder[7].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's professions included industrialist[8].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford was educated at Cheshire Academy[17].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford was a member of Berlin Conference[19].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's Commons category is recorded as Henry Shelton Sanford[23].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's significant person is recorded as Herbert Ward[26].
  • Henry Shelton Sanford's significant person is recorded as Roger Casement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Woodbury[2], Henry Shelton Sanford… he was born on June 15, 1823[3]. His father was Nehemiah Curtis Sanford[12].

Education

Educated at Cheshire Academy[17], a university-preparatory school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1794[30] and Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1386[33], headquartered in Heidelberg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], city founder[7], industrialist[8], and lawyer[9].

Personal Life

Henry Shelton Sanford was married to Gertrude Ellen DuPuy Sanford[13]. Children include Ethel Sanford[14], 1873–1924[35] and Gertrude Sanford Jr.[15], 1869–1893[36]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Henry Shelton Sanford died on May 21, 1891[5]. He passed away in Healing Springs[4]. Burial took place at Shelton[11].

Why It Matters

Henry Shelton Sanford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henry Shelton Sanford born?

Henry Shelton Sanford's place of birth was Woodbury[2].

Where did Henry Shelton Sanford die?

Henry Shelton Sanford passed away in Healing Springs[4].

Who were Henry Shelton Sanford's parents?

Henry Shelton Sanford's father was Nehemiah Curtis Sanford[12].

Who was Henry Shelton Sanford married to?

Henry Shelton Sanford's spouses include Gertrude Ellen DuPuy Sanford[13].

What did Henry Shelton Sanford do for work?

Henry Shelton Sanford worked as diplomat[6], city founder[7], industrialist[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Henry Shelton Sanford go to school?

Henry Shelton Sanford was educated at Cheshire Academy[17] and Heidelberg University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, city founder, industrialist +1
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Woodbury
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