Hosea Ballou

American Universalist minister (1771–1852)
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Hosea Ballou

Summary

Hosea Ballou is a human[1]. Born in Richmond[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1771[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on June 6, 1852[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hosea Ballou was born in Richmond[2].
  • Hosea Ballou passed away in Boston[4].
  • Hosea Ballou was born on April 30, 1771[3].
  • Hosea Ballou died on June 6, 1852[5].
  • Hosea Ballou died on June 7, 1852[9].
  • Hosea Ballou is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Hosea Ballou's mother was Lydia Harris[11].
  • A child of Hosea Ballou was Maturin Murray Ballou[12].
  • Hosea Ballou held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Hosea Ballou's professions included theologian[6].
  • Hosea Ballou worked as a writer[7].
  • Hosea Ballou's religion is recorded as universalism[14].
  • Hosea Ballou is recorded as male[15].
  • Hosea Ballou's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hosea Ballou's Commons category is recorded as Hosea Ballou[17].
  • Hosea Ballou's family name is recorded as Ballou[18].
  • Hosea Ballou's given name is recorded as Hosea[19].
  • Hosea Ballou's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20].
  • Hosea Ballou's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[21].
  • Hosea Ballou's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Hosea Ballou's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Hosea Ballou's different from is recorded as Hosea Ballou II[24].
  • Hosea Ballou's sibling is recorded as Benjamin Ballou[25].
  • Hosea Ballou's sibling is recorded as Nathan Ballou[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Hosea Ballou's place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on April 30, 1771[3]. His mother was Lydia Harris[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

A child of Hosea Ballou was Maturin Murray Ballou[12]. His religion is recorded as universalism[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 6, 1852[5] and June 7, 1852[9]. Hosea Ballou died in Boston[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Hosea Ballou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Hosea Ballou born?

Hosea Ballou's place of birth was Richmond[2].

Where did Hosea Ballou die?

Hosea Ballou died in Boston[4].

Who were Hosea Ballou's parents?

Hosea Ballou's mother was Lydia Harris[11].

What did Hosea Ballou do for work?

Hosea Ballou worked as theologian[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . harvardsquarelibrary.org. harvardsquarelibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ballou, Hosea. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Richmond
    Occupation theologian, writer
    Place of death Boston
    Family name Ballou
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