James Hillhouse

American lawyer, real estate developer and politician (1754-1832)
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James Hillhouse

Summary

James Hillhouse is a human[1]. Born in Montville[2], he… he was born on October 20, 1754[3]. He died in New Haven[4]. He died on December 29, 1832[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Hillhouse's place of birth was Montville[2].
  • James Hillhouse passed away in New Haven[4].
  • James Hillhouse was born on October 20, 1754[3].
  • James Hillhouse died on December 29, 1832[5].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[9].
  • James Hillhouse's father was William Hillhouse[10].
  • James Hillhouse's mother was Sarah Hillhouse[11].
  • A child of James Hillhouse was Augustus L. Hillhouse[12].
  • James Hillhouse held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Hillhouse's professions included politician[6].
  • James Hillhouse's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[15].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of United States senator[18].
  • James Hillhouse held the position of United States senator[19].
  • James Hillhouse was educated at Yale College[20].
  • James Hillhouse's education included a stint at Hopkins School[21].
  • James Hillhouse was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
  • James Hillhouse is recorded as male[23].
  • James Hillhouse's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Hillhouse was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].
  • James Hillhouse's Commons category is recorded as James Hillhouse[26].
  • James Hillhouse's family name is recorded as Hillhouse[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Montville[2], James Hillhouse… he was born on October 20, 1754[3]. His father was William Hillhouse[10]. His mother was Sarah Hillhouse[11].

Education

Educated at Yale College[20], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30] and Hopkins School[21], a university-preparatory school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1660[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[34], in United States[35]; Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[15]; President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16], a position[36], in United States[37], founded in 1789[38]; and United States senator[17], a position[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

A child of James Hillhouse was Augustus L. Hillhouse[12]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].

Death and Burial

James Hillhouse died on December 29, 1832[5]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He is buried at Grove Street Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Hillhouse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was James Hillhouse born?

Born in Montville[2], James Hillhouse…

Where did James Hillhouse die?

James Hillhouse died in New Haven[4].

Who were James Hillhouse's parents?

James Hillhouse's father was William Hillhouse[10]. James Hillhouse's mother was Sarah Hillhouse[11].

What did James Hillhouse do for work?

James Hillhouse worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James Hillhouse go to school?

James Hillhouse was educated at Yale College[20] and Hopkins School[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . lcweb2.loc.gov. lcweb2.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 8d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Augustus L. Hillhouse
    Place of burial Grove Street Cemetery
    Family name Hillhouse
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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