James Duane

United States federal judge (1733–1797)
Person human Q339274
James Duane
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James Duane

Summary

James Duane is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1733[3]. He passed away in Schenectady County[4]. He died on February 1, 1797[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • James Duane's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • James Duane passed away in Schenectady County[4].
  • James Duane was born on February 6, 1733[3].
  • James Duane died on February 1, 1797[5].
  • Burial took place at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].
  • James Duane's father was Anthony Duane[11].
  • James Duane's mother was Althea Ketaltas[12].
  • Among James Duane's spouses was Mary Livingston[13].
  • A child of James Duane was James Chatham Duane[14].
  • A child of James Duane was Adelia Duane[15].
  • A child of James Duane was Sarah Duane[16].
  • A child of James Duane was Maria North[17].
  • James Duane held citizenship in United States[18].
  • James Duane worked as a judge[6].
  • James Duane's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James Duane's professions included politician[8].
  • James Duane held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[19].
  • James Duane held the position of Mayor of New York City[20].
  • James Duane is recorded as male[21].
  • James Duane's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Duane was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].
  • James Duane's Commons category is recorded as James Duane[24].
  • James Duane's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[25].
  • James Duane's family name is recorded as Duane[26].
  • James Duane's given name is recorded as James[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Duane's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on February 6, 1733[3]. His father was Anthony Duane[11]. His mother was Althea Ketaltas[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[19], a position[28], in United States[29] and Mayor of New York City[20], a mayor of a place in New York[30], in United States[31], founded in 1665[32], headquartered in New York City Hall[33].

Personal Life

Among James Duane's spouses was Mary Livingston[13]. Children include James Chatham Duane[14], 1770–1842[34]; Adelia Duane[15], 1782–1860[35]; Sarah Duane[16], 1775–1828[36]; and Maria North[17]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].

Death and Burial

James Duane died on February 1, 1797[5]. He passed away in Schenectady County[4]. Burial took place at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Duane include Duanesburg[37], a town in the United States[38], in United States[39].

Why It Matters

James Duane has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Entities named for him include Duanesburg[37], a town in the United States[38], in United States[39].

FAQs

Where was James Duane born?

Born in New York City[2], James Duane…

Where did James Duane die?

James Duane passed away in Schenectady County[4].

Who were James Duane's parents?

James Duane's father was Anthony Duane[11]. James Duane's mother was Althea Ketaltas[12].

Who was James Duane married to?

James Duane's spouses include Mary Livingston[13].

What did James Duane do for work?

James Duane worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  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
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → James Chatham Duane, Adelia Duane, Sarah Duane +1
    Member of political party → Federalist Party
    Place of birth → New York City
    Occupation → —
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