James Breckinridge

Virginia lawyer and politician (1763-1833)
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James Breckinridge

Summary

James Breckinridge is a human[1]. He was born in Botetourt County[2]. He was born on March 7, 1763[3]. He passed away in Botetourt County[4]. He died on May 13, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Breckinridge was born in Botetourt County[2].
  • James Breckinridge died in Botetourt County[4].
  • James Breckinridge was born on March 7, 1763[3].
  • James Breckinridge was born on January 1, 1763[9].
  • James Breckinridge died on May 13, 1833[5].
  • James Breckinridge died on January 1, 1833[10].
  • James Breckinridge's father was Robert Breckenridge[11].
  • James Breckinridge's mother was Letitia Preston[12].
  • James Breckinridge was married to Anne Cary Selden[13].
  • A child of James Breckinridge was Catherine Breckinridge[14].
  • A child of James Breckinridge was Cary Breckinridge[15].
  • James Breckinridge held citizenship in United States[16].
  • James Breckinridge's professions included politician[6].
  • James Breckinridge worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Breckinridge held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • James Breckinridge held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[18].
  • James Breckinridge held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[19].
  • James Breckinridge was educated at Washington and Lee University[20].
  • James Breckinridge's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[21].
  • James Breckinridge is recorded as male[22].
  • James Breckinridge's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Breckinridge was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].
  • James Breckinridge's military branch is recorded as United States Army[25].
  • James Breckinridge's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • James Breckinridge was part of the conflict War of 1812[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Botetourt County[2], James Breckinridge… Recorded date of birth include March 7, 1763[3] and January 1, 1763[9]. His father was Robert Breckenridge[11]. His mother was Letitia Preston[12].

Education

Educated at Washington and Lee University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1749[30] and College of William & Mary[21], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1693[33], headquartered in Williamsburg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[18]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[19], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

James Breckinridge was married to Anne Cary Selden[13]. Children include Catherine Breckinridge[14], 1793–1864[39] and Cary Breckinridge[15], 1796–1867[40]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 13, 1833[5] and January 1, 1833[10]. James Breckinridge passed away in Botetourt County[4].

Why It Matters

James Breckinridge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James Breckinridge born?

James Breckinridge's place of birth was Botetourt County[2].

Where did James Breckinridge die?

James Breckinridge died in Botetourt County[4].

Who were James Breckinridge's parents?

James Breckinridge's father was Robert Breckenridge[11]. James Breckinridge's mother was Letitia Preston[12].

Who was James Breckinridge married to?

James Breckinridge's spouses include Anne Cary Selden[13].

What did James Breckinridge do for work?

James Breckinridge worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James Breckinridge go to school?

James Breckinridge was educated at Washington and Lee University[20] and College of William & Mary[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    United states house of representatives id 9794
    Place of death Botetourt County
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