Jacob Brown

American general in the War of 1812
Person human Q11122898
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Jacob Brown

Summary

Jacob Brown is a human[1]. He was born in Bucks County[2]. He was born on May 9, 1775[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 24, 1828[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Brown's place of birth was Bucks County[2].
  • Jacob Brown passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Jacob Brown was born on May 9, 1775[3].
  • Jacob Brown died on February 24, 1828[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].
  • Jacob Brown's mother was Abigail Brown[9].
  • Among Jacob Brown's spouses was Pamelia Brown[10].
  • A child of Jacob Brown was William Spencer Brown[11].
  • A child of Jacob Brown was Nathan W. Brown[12].
  • A child of Jacob Brown was Eliza A. Kirby[13].
  • Jacob Brown held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Jacob Brown's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Jacob Brown was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15].
  • Jacob Brown received the Congressional Gold Medal[16].
  • Jacob Brown is recorded as male[17].
  • Jacob Brown's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jacob Brown's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Jacob Brown's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Jennings Brown[20].
  • Jacob Brown's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Jacob Brown's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Jacob Brown was part of the conflict War of 1812[23].
  • Jacob Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[24].
  • Jacob Brown's given name is recorded as Jacob[25].
  • Jacob Brown's given name is recorded as Jennings[26].
  • Jacob Brown's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacob Brown was born in Bucks County[2]. He was born on May 9, 1775[3]. His mother was Abigail Brown[9].

Education

Jacob Brown's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[15].

Career and Affiliations

Jacob Brown worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Jacob Brown received the Congressional Gold Medal[16].

Personal Life

Among Jacob Brown's spouses was Pamelia Brown[10]. Children include William Spencer Brown[11], a military officer[28], 1815–1852[29], of United States[30]; Nathan W. Brown[12], a military personnel[31], 1819–1893[32]; and Eliza A. Kirby[13].

Death and Burial

Jacob Brown died on February 24, 1828[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacob Brown include Brown County[33], a county of Wisconsin[34], in United States[35], founded in 1818[36].

Why It Matters

Jacob Brown ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Brown County[33], a county of Wisconsin[34], in United States[35], founded in 1818[36].

FAQs

Where was Jacob Brown born?

Jacob Brown was born in Bucks County[2].

Where did Jacob Brown die?

Jacob Brown died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Jacob Brown's parents?

Jacob Brown's mother was Abigail Brown[9].

Who was Jacob Brown married to?

Jacob Brown's spouses include Pamelia Brown[10].

What did Jacob Brown do for work?

Jacob Brown worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Jacob Brown go to school?

Jacob Brown was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15].

What awards did Jacob Brown receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major general, general
    Occupation military personnel
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Abigail Brown
    Conflict
    Place of birth Bucks County
    Described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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