Henry Tazewell

American politician (1753-1799)
Person human Q765041
Henry Tazewell
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Henry Tazewell

Summary

Henry Tazewell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brunswick County[2]. He was born on November 27, 1753[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 24, 1799[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Tazewell's place of birth was Brunswick County[2].
  • Henry Tazewell passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Henry Tazewell was born on November 27, 1753[3].
  • Henry Tazewell died on January 24, 1799[5].
  • Henry Tazewell is buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia[10].
  • Among Henry Tazewell's spouses was Dorothy Waller Tazewell[11].
  • A child of Henry Tazewell was Littleton Waller Tazewell[12].
  • Henry Tazewell held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Henry Tazewell's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Tazewell worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Henry Tazewell's professions included judge[8].
  • Henry Tazewell held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Henry Tazewell held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Henry Tazewell held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Henry Tazewell was educated at College of William & Mary[17].
  • Henry Tazewell is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Tazewell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Tazewell was affiliated with the Anti-Administration Party[20].
  • Henry Tazewell's Commons category is recorded as Henry Tazewell[21].
  • Henry Tazewell's family name is recorded as Tazewell[22].
  • Henry Tazewell's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry Tazewell's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Henry Tazewell's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • Henry Tazewell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Henry Tazewell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Tazewell'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Tazewell's place of birth was Brunswick County[2]. He was born on November 27, 1753[3].

Education

Henry Tazewell's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include United States senator[14], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Among Henry Tazewell's spouses was Dorothy Waller Tazewell[11]. A child of him was Littleton Waller Tazewell[12]. He was affiliated with the Anti-Administration Party[20].

Death and Burial

Henry Tazewell died on January 24, 1799[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Tazewell include Tazewell County[30], a county of Virginia[31], in United States[32], founded in 1799[33] and Tazewell[34], an unincorporated community[35], in United States[36].

Why It Matters

Henry Tazewell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include Tazewell County[30], a county of Virginia[31], in United States[32], founded in 1799[33] and Tazewell[34], an unincorporated community[35], in United States[36].

FAQs

Where was Henry Tazewell born?

Henry Tazewell's place of birth was Brunswick County[2].

Where did Henry Tazewell die?

Henry Tazewell passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who was Henry Tazewell married to?

Henry Tazewell's spouses include Dorothy Waller Tazewell[11].

What did Henry Tazewell do for work?

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

Where did Henry Tazewell go to school?

Henry Tazewell was educated at College of William & Mary[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Position held United States senator, United States senator, United States senator
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