Henry W. Edwards

American politician (1779–1847)
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Summary

Henry W. Edwards was born on October 1, 1779[1], in New Haven[2]. He died on July 22, 1847[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], governor[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Grove Street Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Pierpont Edwards[11]
  • Mother: Frances Ogden Edwards[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[14], Governor of Connecticut[15], member of the State Senate of Connecticut[16], United States senator[17], Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[18], senator[19]
  • Educated at: Princeton University[20], Hopkins School[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Party[23]
  • Commons category: Henry W. Edwards[24]
  • Family name: Edwards[25]
  • Given name: Henry[26], W.[27]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Name in native language: Henry W. Edwards[30]
  • National Governors Association biography URL: https://www.nga.org/governor/henry-waggaman-edwards/[31]

Why It Matters

Henry W. Edwards has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Henry W. Edwards born?

Henry W. Edwards was born in New Haven[2].

Where did Henry W. Edwards die?

Henry W. Edwards passed away in New Haven[4].

Who were Henry W. Edwards's parents?

Henry W. Edwards's father was Pierpont Edwards[11]. Henry W. Edwards's mother was Frances Ogden Edwards[12].

What did Henry W. Edwards do for work?

Henry W. Edwards worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], governor[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Henry W. Edwards go to school?

Henry W. Edwards was educated at Princeton University[20] and Hopkins School[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  10. [17] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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