James DeWolf

American politician
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James DeWolf

Summary

James DeWolf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on March 18, 1764[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 21, 1837[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and slave trader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James DeWolf was born in Bristol[2].
  • James DeWolf passed away in New York City[4].
  • James DeWolf was born on March 18, 1764[3].
  • James DeWolf died on December 21, 1837[5].
  • James DeWolf is buried at Juniper Hill Cemetery[10].
  • James DeWolf's father was Mark Anthony DeWolf[11].
  • James DeWolf's mother was Abigail Potter[12].
  • James DeWolf was married to Anne Bowman Bradford[13].
  • A child of James DeWolf was Josephine Maria DeWolf[14].
  • A child of James DeWolf was Marianne Ann Perry[15].
  • A child of James DeWolf was Nancy Bradford DeWolf[16].
  • A child of James DeWolf was James DeWolf[17].
  • A child of James DeWolf was William Henry D'Wolf[18].
  • A child of James DeWolf was Mark Anthony DeWolf IV[19].
  • James DeWolf held citizenship in United States[20].
  • James DeWolf worked as a politician[6].
  • James DeWolf's professions included military personnel[7].
  • James DeWolf worked as a slave trader[8].
  • James DeWolf held the position of United States senator[21].
  • James DeWolf held the position of United States senator[22].
  • James DeWolf held the position of United States senator[23].
  • James DeWolf held the position of member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[24].
  • James DeWolf is recorded as male[25].
  • James DeWolf's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • James DeWolf was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James DeWolf's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on March 18, 1764[3]. His father was Mark Anthony DeWolf[11]. His mother was Abigail Potter[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and slave trader[8]. Positions held include United States senator[21], a position[28], in United States[29] and member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[24].

Personal Life

James DeWolf was married to Anne Bowman Bradford[13]. Children include Josephine Maria DeWolf[14]; Marianne Ann Perry[15], 1795–1834[30]; Nancy Bradford DeWolf[16], 1808–1856[31]; he[17], 1790–1845[32]; William Henry D'Wolf[18]; and Mark Anthony DeWolf IV[19]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

James DeWolf died on December 21, 1837[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Juniper Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James DeWolf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was James DeWolf born?

James DeWolf was born in Bristol[2].

Where did James DeWolf die?

James DeWolf passed away in New York City[4].

Who were James DeWolf's parents?

James DeWolf's father was Mark Anthony DeWolf[11]. James DeWolf's mother was Abigail Potter[12].

Who was James DeWolf married to?

James DeWolf's spouses include Anne Bowman Bradford[13].

What did James DeWolf do for work?

James DeWolf worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and slave trader[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Genealogics. hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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