James G. Birney
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Summary
James G. Birney was born on February 4, 1792[1], in Danville[2]. He died on November 25, 1857[3], in Perth Amboy[4]. He worked as a writer[5], politician[6], lawyer[7], abolitionist[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (603 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1792[11]
- Child: William Birney[12], James M. Birney[13], David B. Birney[14], Robert Dion Birney[15], Fitzhugh Birney[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Occupation: meteorological observer[18]
- Position held: member of the Alabama House of Representatives[19], member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[20], Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama[21], secretary[22]
- Educated at: Transylvania University[23], Princeton University[24]
- Member of: American Anti-Slavery Society[25]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[28], Liberty Party[29]
- Commons category: James Gillespie Birney[30]
- Archives at: William L. Clements Library[31]
- Residence: Danville[32], Princeton[33], Philadelphia[34], Huntsville[35], New York City[36], Perth Amboy[37], Bay City[38]
- Family name: Birney[39]
- Given name: James[40]
- Work location: Montgomery[41], Cincinnati[42], Danville[43], Madison County[44], Huntsville[45], Bay City[46]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[47], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[48], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[49], New International Encyclopedia[50], People of the Underground Railroad: a biographical dictionary[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[52]
- Affiliation: Smithsonian Meteorological Project[53]
- Name in native language: James G. Birney[54]
Why It Matters
James G. Birney has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was James G. Birney born?
James G. Birney was born in Danville[2].
Where did James G. Birney die?
James G. Birney passed away in Perth Amboy[4].
What did James G. Birney do for work?
James G. Birney worked as a writer[5], politician[6], lawyer[7], abolitionist[8], and jurist[9].
Where did James G. Birney go to school?
James G. Birney was educated at Transylvania University[23] and Princeton University[24].