James Barbour

American statesman and orator (1775-1842)
Person human Q878772
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James Barbour

Summary

James Barbour is a human[1]. He was born in Barboursville[2]. He was born on June 10, 1775[3]. He died in Barboursville[4]. He died on June 7, 1842[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Barbour was born in Barboursville[2].
  • James Barbour died in Barboursville[4].
  • James Barbour was born on June 10, 1775[3].
  • James Barbour died on June 7, 1842[5].
  • James Barbour's father was Thomas Barbour[10].
  • Among James Barbour's spouses was Lucy Johnson Barbour[11].
  • A child of James Barbour was B. Johnson Barbour[12].
  • James Barbour held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Barbour worked as a politician[6].
  • James Barbour worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Barbour's professions included diplomat[8].
  • James Barbour held the position of Governor of Virginia[14].
  • James Barbour held the position of ambassador[15].
  • James Barbour held the position of United States senator[16].
  • James Barbour held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James Barbour held the position of United States senator[18].
  • James Barbour held the position of United States senator[19].
  • James Barbour is recorded as male[20].
  • James Barbour's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Barbour was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].
  • James Barbour's Commons category is recorded as James Barbour[23].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[24].
  • James Barbour's family name is recorded as Barbour[25].
  • James Barbour's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Barbour's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

James Barbour was born in Barboursville[2]. He was born on June 10, 1775[3]. His father was Thomas Barbour[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[31]; United States senator[16], a position[32], in United States[33]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[34], a position[35], in United States[36].

Personal Life

Among James Barbour's spouses was Lucy Johnson Barbour[11]. A child of him was B. Johnson Barbour[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

James Barbour died on June 7, 1842[5]. He died in Barboursville[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[24].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Barbour include Barbour County[37], a county of Alabama[38], in United States[39], founded in 1832[40].

Why It Matters

James Barbour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Barbour County[37], a county of Alabama[38], in United States[39], founded in 1832[40].

FAQs

Where was James Barbour born?

James Barbour's place of birth was Barboursville[2].

Where did James Barbour die?

James Barbour died in Barboursville[4].

Who were James Barbour's parents?

James Barbour's father was Thomas Barbour[10].

Who was James Barbour married to?

James Barbour's spouses include Lucy Johnson Barbour[11].

What did James Barbour do for work?

James Barbour worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . The Political Graveyard. politicalgraveyard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [34] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Position held Governor of Virginia, ambassador, United States senator +7
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    Occupation politician, lawyer, diplomat
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  3. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of death Barboursville
    Occupation
    Given name James
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