Henry Ward Beecher

American clergyman and activist (1813–1887)
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Henry Ward Beecher

Summary

Henry Ward Beecher is a human[1]. He was born in Litchfield[2]. He was born on June 24, 1813[3]. He passed away in Brooklyn[4]. He died on March 8, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], theologian[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Litchfield[2], Henry Ward Beecher…
  • Henry Ward Beecher died in Brooklyn[4].
  • Henry Ward Beecher was born on June 24, 1813[3].
  • Henry Ward Beecher was born on January 1, 1813[11].
  • Henry Ward Beecher died on March 8, 1887[5].
  • Henry Ward Beecher died on January 1, 1887[12].
  • Henry Ward Beecher is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[13].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's father was Lyman Beecher[14].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[15].
  • Henry Ward Beecher was married to Eunice White Beecher[16].
  • A child of Henry Ward Beecher was William Constantine Beecher[17].
  • A child of Henry Ward Beecher was Herbert Foote Beecher[18].
  • A child of Henry Ward Beecher was Harriet Eliza Beecher Scoville[19].
  • A child of Henry Ward Beecher was Henry Barton Beecher[20].
  • Henry Ward Beecher held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's professions included journalist[7].
  • Henry Ward Beecher worked as a theologian[8].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's professions included writer[9].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's education included a stint at Amherst College[22].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's education included a stint at Lane Theological Seminary[23].
  • Henry Ward Beecher is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's Commons category is recorded as Henry Ward Beecher[26].
  • Henry Ward Beecher's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Litchfield[2], Henry Ward Beecher… Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1813[3] and January 1, 1813[11]. His father was Lyman Beecher[14]. His mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[15].

Education

Educated at Amherst College[22], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30] and Lane Theological Seminary[23], a seminary[31], in United States[32], founded in 1829[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], theologian[8], and writer[9].

Personal Life

Among Henry Ward Beecher's spouses was Eunice White Beecher[16]. Children include William Constantine Beecher[17], a prosecutor[34], 1849–1928[35], of United States[36]; Herbert Foote Beecher[18], 1854–1925[37]; Harriet Eliza Beecher Scoville[19], 1838–1911[38]; and Henry Barton Beecher[20], 1842–1916[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 8, 1887[5] and January 1, 1887[12]. Henry Ward Beecher passed away in Brooklyn[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[40]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Henry Ward Beecher ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Henry Ward Beecher born?

Born in Litchfield[2], Henry Ward Beecher…

Where did Henry Ward Beecher die?

Henry Ward Beecher passed away in Brooklyn[4].

Who were Henry Ward Beecher's parents?

Henry Ward Beecher's father was Lyman Beecher[14]. Henry Ward Beecher's mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[15].

Who was Henry Ward Beecher married to?

Henry Ward Beecher's spouses include Eunice White Beecher[16].

What did Henry Ward Beecher do for work?

Henry Ward Beecher worked as politician[6], journalist[7], theologian[8], and writer[9].

Where did Henry Ward Beecher go to school?

Henry Ward Beecher was educated at Amherst College[22] and Lane Theological Seminary[23].

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  1. [2] . Q24347930. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q26208392. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [40] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Q26208392. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Q24347930. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Lyman Beecher
    Place of birth Litchfield
    Spouse Eunice White Beecher
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