James Fenner

American politician (1771-1846)
Person human Q880519
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James Fenner

Summary

James Fenner is a human[1]. He was born in Providence[2]. He was born on January 22, 1771[3]. He passed away in Providence[4]. He died on April 17, 1846[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Fenner's place of birth was Providence[2].
  • James Fenner died in Providence[4].
  • James Fenner was born on January 22, 1771[3].
  • James Fenner died on April 17, 1846[5].
  • Burial took place at Rhode Island[8].
  • James Fenner's father was Arthur Fenner[9].
  • A child of James Fenner was Sarah A. Mallett[10].
  • James Fenner held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Fenner's professions included politician[6].
  • James Fenner held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[12].
  • James Fenner held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[13].
  • James Fenner held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[14].
  • James Fenner held the position of United States senator[15].
  • James Fenner held the position of United States senator[16].
  • James Fenner was educated at Brown University[17].
  • James Fenner is recorded as male[18].
  • James Fenner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Fenner was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].
  • James Fenner's family name is recorded as Fenner[21].
  • James Fenner's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Fenner's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • James Fenner's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • James Fenner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • James Fenner's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Fenner'}[26].
  • James Fenner's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-fenner/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Providence[2], James Fenner… he was born on January 22, 1771[3]. His father was Arthur Fenner[9].

Education

James Fenner's education included a stint at Brown University[17].

Career and Affiliations

James Fenner's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Rhode Island[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1775[30] and United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

A child of James Fenner was Sarah A. Mallett[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

James Fenner died on April 17, 1846[5]. He passed away in Providence[4]. Burial took place at Rhode Island[8].

Why It Matters

James Fenner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Fenner born?

James Fenner's place of birth was Providence[2].

Where did James Fenner die?

James Fenner passed away in Providence[4].

Who were James Fenner's parents?

James Fenner's father was Arthur Fenner[9].

What did James Fenner do for work?

James Fenner worked as politician[6].

Where did James Fenner go to school?

James Fenner was educated at Brown University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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