Hosea Ballou II

American Universalist minister (1796–1861)
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Hosea Ballou II

Summary

Hosea Ballou II is a human[1]. Born in Guilford[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1796[3]. He died in Somerville[4]. He died on May 27, 1861[5]. He worked as an academic[6], Christian minister[7], educator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hosea Ballou II was born in Guilford[2].
  • Hosea Ballou II passed away in Somerville[4].
  • Hosea Ballou II was born on October 18, 1796[3].
  • Hosea Ballou II was born on January 1, 1796[11].
  • Hosea Ballou II died on May 27, 1861[5].
  • Hosea Ballou II died on January 1, 1861[12].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].
  • Hosea Ballou II's father was Asahel Ballou[14].
  • Hosea Ballou II's mother was Martha Ballou[15].
  • A child of Hosea Ballou II was Giddings Hyde Ballou[16].
  • Hosea Ballou II held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Hosea Ballou II worked as an academic[6].
  • Hosea Ballou II's professions included Christian minister[7].
  • Hosea Ballou II worked as an educator[8].
  • Hosea Ballou II's professions included writer[9].
  • Hosea Ballou II is recorded as male[18].
  • Hosea Ballou II's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hosea Ballou II's Commons category is recorded as Hosea Ballou II[20].
  • Hosea Ballou II's family name is recorded as Ballou[21].
  • Hosea Ballou II's given name is recorded as Hosea[22].
  • Hosea Ballou II's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23].
  • Hosea Ballou II's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • Hosea Ballou II's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[25].
  • Hosea Ballou II's described by source is recorded as Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[26].
  • Hosea Ballou II's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Guilford[2], Hosea Ballou II… Recorded date of birth include October 18, 1796[3] and January 1, 1796[11]. His father was Asahel Ballou[14]. His mother was Martha Ballou[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include academic[6], Christian minister[7], educator[8], and writer[9].

Personal Life

A child of Hosea Ballou II was Giddings Hyde Ballou[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 27, 1861[5] and January 1, 1861[12]. Hosea Ballou II passed away in Somerville[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Hosea Ballou II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Hosea Ballou II born?

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

Where did Hosea Ballou II die?

Hosea Ballou II passed away in Somerville[4].

Who were Hosea Ballou II's parents?

Hosea Ballou II's father was Asahel Ballou[14]. Hosea Ballou II's mother was Martha Ballou[15].

What did Hosea Ballou II do for work?

Hosea Ballou II worked as academic[6], Christian minister[7], educator[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Ballou, Hosea, 2d (1796-1861), Universalist minister and educator. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Ballou, Hosea, 2d (1796-1861), Universalist minister and educator. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Ballou, Hosea, 2d (1796-1861), Universalist minister and educator. Retrieved . bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Ballou, Hosea, 2d (1796-1861), Universalist minister and educator. Retrieved . bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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