Isaac Backus

American theologian, preacher, missionary, writer, and biblical scholar (1724-1806)
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Isaac Backus

Summary

Isaac Backus is a human[1]. He was born in Yantic[2]. He was born on January 9, 1724[3]. He died in Middleborough[4]. He died on November 20, 1806[5]. He worked as a preacher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], scholar[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Isaac Backus was born in Yantic[2].
  • Isaac Backus died in Middleborough[4].
  • Isaac Backus was born on January 9, 1724[3].
  • Isaac Backus was born on 1724[12].
  • Isaac Backus died on November 20, 1806[5].
  • Isaac Backus died on 1806[13].
  • Isaac Backus's father was Samuel Backus[14].
  • Isaac Backus's mother was Elizabeth Tracy[15].
  • Isaac Backus held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Isaac Backus worked as a preacher[6].
  • Isaac Backus's professions included theologian[7].
  • Isaac Backus's professions included missionary[8].
  • Isaac Backus worked as a scholar[9].
  • Isaac Backus's professions included writer[10].
  • Isaac Backus worked as a Christian minister[17].
  • Isaac Backus was employed by Baptists[18].
  • Isaac Backus's education included a stint at Brown University[19].
  • Isaac Backus's religion is recorded as Baptists[20].
  • Isaac Backus's religion is recorded as Reformed Baptists[21].
  • Isaac Backus is recorded as male[22].
  • Isaac Backus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Isaac Backus's founder is recorded as Brown University[24].
  • Isaac Backus is associated with the Reformed Christianity movement[25].
  • Isaac Backus's residence is recorded as United States[26].
  • Isaac Backus's family name is recorded as Backus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Isaac Backus was born in Yantic[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 9, 1724[3] and 1724[12]. His father was Samuel Backus[14]. His mother was Elizabeth Tracy[15].

Education

Isaac Backus's education included a stint at Brown University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include preacher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], scholar[9], writer[10], and Christian minister[17]. Among Isaac Backus's employers was Baptists[18].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Baptists[20], a Christian denominational family[28] and Reformed Baptists[21], a Christian denomination[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 20, 1806[5] and 1806[13]. Isaac Backus died in Middleborough[4].

Why It Matters

Isaac Backus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Isaac Backus born?

Isaac Backus was born in Yantic[2].

Where did Isaac Backus die?

Isaac Backus passed away in Middleborough[4].

Who were Isaac Backus's parents?

Isaac Backus's father was Samuel Backus[14]. Isaac Backus's mother was Elizabeth Tracy[15].

What did Isaac Backus do for work?

Isaac Backus worked as preacher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], scholar[9], and writer[10].

Where did Isaac Backus go to school?

Isaac Backus was educated at Brown University[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Annals of the American Pulpit. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Annals of the American Pulpit, The Biographical Dictionary of America
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of birth Yantic
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00437390
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