Hugh Nelson

American politician (1768-1836)
Person human Q198298
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Hugh Nelson

Summary

Hugh Nelson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yorktown[2]. He was born on September 30, 1768[3]. He passed away in Albemarle County[4]. He died on March 18, 1836[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Nelson's place of birth was Yorktown[2].
  • Hugh Nelson passed away in Albemarle County[4].
  • Hugh Nelson was born on September 30, 1768[3].
  • Hugh Nelson died on March 18, 1836[5].
  • Hugh Nelson is buried at Belvoir Family Cemetery[10].
  • Hugh Nelson's father was Thomas Nelson[11].
  • Hugh Nelson's mother was Lucy Grymes[12].
  • Among Hugh Nelson's spouses was Eliza Kinloch Nelson[13].
  • A child of Hugh Nelson was Keating Lewis Simons Nelson[14].
  • Hugh Nelson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Hugh Nelson worked as a politician[6].
  • Hugh Nelson's professions included judge[7].
  • Hugh Nelson worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of member of the State Senate of Virginia[17].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[18].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of ambassador[19].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[20].
  • Hugh Nelson held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[21].
  • Hugh Nelson was educated at College of William & Mary[22].
  • Hugh Nelson is recorded as male[23].
  • Hugh Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hugh Nelson was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].
  • Hugh Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[26].
  • Hugh Nelson's given name is recorded as Hugh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Nelson's place of birth was Yorktown[2]. He was born on September 30, 1768[3]. His father was Thomas Nelson[11]. His mother was Lucy Grymes[12].

Education

Hugh Nelson was educated at College of William & Mary[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the State Senate of Virginia[17], a position[30], in United States[31]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[18]; ambassador[19], a diplomatic rank[32]; member of the Virginia House of Delegates[20], a position[33], in United States[34]; and United States Ambassador to Spain[21], a position[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1779[37].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Nelson's spouses was Eliza Kinloch Nelson[13]. A child of him was Keating Lewis Simons Nelson[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

Hugh Nelson died on March 18, 1836[5]. He died in Albemarle County[4]. He is buried at Belvoir Family Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Hugh Nelson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Nelson born?

Hugh Nelson's place of birth was Yorktown[2].

Where did Hugh Nelson die?

Hugh Nelson passed away in Albemarle County[4].

Who were Hugh Nelson's parents?

Hugh Nelson's father was Thomas Nelson[11]. Hugh Nelson's mother was Lucy Grymes[12].

Who was Hugh Nelson married to?

Hugh Nelson's spouses include Eliza Kinloch Nelson[13].

What did Hugh Nelson do for work?

Hugh Nelson worked as politician[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Hugh Nelson go to school?

Hugh Nelson was educated at College of William & Mary[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    A new nation votes id NH0015
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Keating Lewis Simons Nelson
    Citizenship
    Place of birth Yorktown
    Educated at College of William & Mary
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