James Madison Porter

American politician (1793-1862)
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James Madison Porter

Summary

James Madison Porter is a human[1]. Born in Norristown[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1793[3]. He died in Easton[4]. He died on November 11, 1862[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Madison Porter was born in Norristown[2].
  • James Madison Porter died in Easton[4].
  • James Madison Porter was born on January 6, 1793[3].
  • James Madison Porter died on November 11, 1862[5].
  • Burial took place at Easton Cemetery[10].
  • James Madison Porter's father was Andrew Porter[11].
  • A child of James Madison Porter was A. Parker Porter[12].
  • James Madison Porter held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Madison Porter's professions included judge[6].
  • James Madison Porter worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Madison Porter worked as a politician[8].
  • James Madison Porter held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14].
  • James Madison Porter held the position of United States Secretary of War[15].
  • James Madison Porter is recorded as male[16].
  • James Madison Porter's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Madison Porter was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • James Madison Porter's Commons category is recorded as James Madison Porter[19].
  • James Madison Porter's family name is recorded as Porter[20].
  • James Madison Porter's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Madison Porter's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[22].
  • James Madison Porter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • James Madison Porter's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Madison Porter'}[24].

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Origins and Family

James Madison Porter was born in Norristown[2]. He was born on January 6, 1793[3]. His father was Andrew Porter[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[14], a position[25], in United States[26] and United States Secretary of War[15], a position[27], in United States[28], founded in 1789[29].

Personal Life

A child of James Madison Porter was A. Parker Porter[12]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].

Death and Burial

James Madison Porter died on November 11, 1862[5]. He passed away in Easton[4]. Burial took place at Easton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Madison Porter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was James Madison Porter born?

Born in Norristown[2], James Madison Porter…

Where did James Madison Porter die?

James Madison Porter died in Easton[4].

Who were James Madison Porter's parents?

James Madison Porter's father was Andrew Porter[11].

What did James Madison Porter do for work?

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

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Whig Party
    Place of burial Easton Cemetery
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