Ira Allen

American politician and first Treasurer of Vermont (1751-1814)
Person human Q528162
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Ira Allen

Summary

Ira Allen is a human[1]. He was born in Cornwall[2]. He was born on April 21, 1751[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 7, 1814[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], explorer[8], statesperson[9], and surveyor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ira Allen's place of birth was Cornwall[2].
  • Ira Allen passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Ira Allen was born on April 21, 1751[3].
  • Ira Allen died on January 7, 1814[5].
  • Burial took place at Pennsylvania[12].
  • Ira Allen's father was Joseph Allen[13].
  • Ira Allen's mother was Mary Baker[14].
  • Ira Allen held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ira Allen worked as a politician[6].
  • Ira Allen worked as a military officer[7].
  • Ira Allen's professions included explorer[8].
  • Ira Allen worked as a statesperson[9].
  • Ira Allen worked as a surveyor[10].
  • Ira Allen held the position of member of the Vermont House of Representatives[16].
  • Ira Allen held the position of Vermont State Treasurer[17].
  • Ira Allen is recorded as male[18].
  • Ira Allen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ira Allen's Commons category is recorded as Ira Allen[20].
  • Ira Allen's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Ira Allen's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[22].
  • Ira Allen's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Ira Allen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Ira Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[25].
  • Ira Allen's given name is recorded as Ira[26].
  • Ira Allen's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ira Allen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cornwall[2], Ira Allen… he was born on April 21, 1751[3]. His father was Joseph Allen[13]. His mother was Mary Baker[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], explorer[8], statesperson[9], and surveyor[10]. Positions held include member of the Vermont House of Representatives[16], a position[28], in United States[29] and Vermont State Treasurer[17], a position[30], in United States[31].

Death and Burial

Ira Allen died on January 7, 1814[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Pennsylvania[12].

Why It Matters

Ira Allen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ira Allen born?

Born in Cornwall[2], Ira Allen…

Where did Ira Allen die?

Ira Allen died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Ira Allen's parents?

Ira Allen's father was Joseph Allen[13]. Ira Allen's mother was Mary Baker[14].

What did Ira Allen do for work?

Ira Allen worked as politician[6], military officer[7], explorer[8], statesperson[9], and surveyor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, The Biographical Dictionary of America
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name Allen
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02172145
    Instance of human
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