J. Pinckney Henderson

first Governor of the State of Texas (1808-1858)
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J. Pinckney Henderson
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J. Pinckney Henderson

Summary

J. Pinckney Henderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lincolnton[2]. He was born on March 31, 1808[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 4, 1858[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • J. Pinckney Henderson's place of birth was Lincolnton[2].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson was born on March 31, 1808[3].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson died on June 4, 1858[5].
  • Burial took place at Texas State Cemetery[10].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's father was Major Lawson H Henderson[11].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson was married to Frances Cox Henderson[12].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's professions included politician[6].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's professions included diplomat[7].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's professions included lawyer[8].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson held the position of Governor of Texas[14].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson held the position of United States senator[15].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson is recorded as male[17].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's Commons category is recorded as James Pinckney Henderson[20].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's family name is recorded as Henderson[21].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Pinckney Henderson'}[25].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].
  • J. Pinckney Henderson's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-pinckney-henderson/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lincolnton[2], J. Pinckney Henderson… he was born on March 31, 1808[3]. His father was Major Lawson H Henderson[11].

Education

J. Pinckney Henderson was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Texas[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30] and United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

J. Pinckney Henderson was married to Frances Cox Henderson[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

J. Pinckney Henderson died on June 4, 1858[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Texas State Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for J. Pinckney Henderson include Henderson[33], a city in the United States[34], in United States[35] and Henderson County[36], a county of Texas[37], in United States[38], founded in 1846[39].

Why It Matters

J. Pinckney Henderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Henderson[33], a city in the United States[34], in United States[35] and Henderson County[36], a county of Texas[37], in United States[38], founded in 1846[39].

FAQs

Where was J. Pinckney Henderson born?

Born in Lincolnton[2], J. Pinckney Henderson…

Where did J. Pinckney Henderson die?

J. Pinckney Henderson died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were J. Pinckney Henderson's parents?

J. Pinckney Henderson's father was Major Lawson H Henderson[11].

Who was J. Pinckney Henderson married to?

J. Pinckney Henderson's spouses include Frances Cox Henderson[12].

What did J. Pinckney Henderson do for work?

J. Pinckney Henderson worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did J. Pinckney Henderson go to school?

J. Pinckney Henderson was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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