James Burrill Angell

American diplomat (1829–1916)
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James Burrill Angell

Summary

James Burrill Angell is a human[1]. He was born in Scituate[2]. He was born on January 7, 1829[3]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. He died on April 1, 1916[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scituate[2], James Burrill Angell…
  • James Burrill Angell died in Ann Arbor[4].
  • James Burrill Angell was born on January 7, 1829[3].
  • James Burrill Angell was born on January 1, 1829[9].
  • James Burrill Angell died on April 1, 1916[5].
  • James Burrill Angell died on January 1, 1916[10].
  • James Burrill Angell is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery[11].
  • James Burrill Angell's father was Andrew Aldrich Angell[12].
  • James Burrill Angell's mother was Amey Angell[13].
  • James Burrill Angell was married to Sarah Swoope Caswell[14].
  • A child of James Burrill Angell was Alexis Caswell Angell[15].
  • A child of James Burrill Angell was James Rowland Angell[16].
  • A child of James Burrill Angell was Lois Thompson Angell[17].
  • James Burrill Angell held citizenship in United States[18].
  • James Burrill Angell's professions included diplomat[6].
  • James Burrill Angell's professions included writer[7].
  • James Burrill Angell held the position of board member[19].
  • Among James Burrill Angell's employers was Brown University[20].
  • James Burrill Angell was employed by University of Michigan[21].
  • James Burrill Angell was employed by University of Vermont[22].
  • James Burrill Angell's education included a stint at Brown University[23].
  • James Burrill Angell was educated at Smithville Seminary[24].
  • James Burrill Angell received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • James Burrill Angell was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • James Burrill Angell was a member of American Antiquarian Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scituate[2], James Burrill Angell… Recorded date of birth include January 7, 1829[3] and January 1, 1829[9]. His father was Andrew Aldrich Angell[12]. His mother was Amey Angell[13].

Education

Educated at Brown University[23], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31] and Smithville Seminary[24], a seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1839[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and writer[7]. Employers include Brown University[20], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1765[37], headquartered in Providence[38]; University of Michigan[21], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1817[41], headquartered in Ann Arbor[42]; and University of Vermont[22], a public research university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1791[45], headquartered in Burlington[46]. James Burrill Angell held the position of board member[19].

Recognition

James Burrill Angell received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].

Personal Life

Among James Burrill Angell's spouses was Sarah Swoope Caswell[14]. Children include Alexis Caswell Angell[15], a lawyer[47], 1857–1932[48], of United States[49]; James Rowland Angell[16], a psychologist[50], 1869–1949[51], of United States[52], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[53], specialised in psychology[54]; and Lois Thompson Angell[17]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[55]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 1, 1916[5] and January 1, 1916[10]. James Burrill Angell died in Ann Arbor[4]. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Burrill Angell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was James Burrill Angell born?

James Burrill Angell's place of birth was Scituate[2].

Where did James Burrill Angell die?

James Burrill Angell died in Ann Arbor[4].

Who were James Burrill Angell's parents?

James Burrill Angell's father was Andrew Aldrich Angell[12]. James Burrill Angell's mother was Amey Angell[13].

Who was James Burrill Angell married to?

James Burrill Angell's spouses include Sarah Swoope Caswell[14].

What did James Burrill Angell do for work?

James Burrill Angell worked as diplomat[6] and writer[7].

Where did James Burrill Angell go to school?

James Burrill Angell was educated at Brown University[23] and Smithville Seminary[24].

What awards did James Burrill Angell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, writer
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of burial Forest Hill Cemetery
    Archives at Smithsonian Institution Archives
    Given name James
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