James Monroe
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James Monroe
Summary
James Monroe is a human[1]. Born in Monroe Hall[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1758[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 4, 1831[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], farmer[9], and statesperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- James Monroe was born in Monroe Hall[2].
- James Monroe passed away in New York City[4].
- James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758[3].
- James Monroe died on July 4, 1831[5].
- James Monroe is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[12].
- James Monroe's father was Spence Monroe[13].
- James Monroe's mother was Elizabeth Jones[14].
- Among James Monroe's spouses was Elizabeth Monroe[15].
- A child of James Monroe was Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur[16].
- A child of James Monroe was Eliza Kortright Monroe Hay[17].
- A child of James Monroe was James Spence Monroe[18].
- James Monroe held citizenship in United States[19].
- English was James Monroe's native language[20].
- James Monroe worked as a politician[6].
- James Monroe worked as a lawyer[7].
- James Monroe's professions included diplomat[8].
- James Monroe worked as a farmer[9].
- James Monroe's professions included statesperson[10].
- James Monroe worked as a writer[21].
- James Monroe held the position of President of the United States[22].
- James Monroe held the position of United States Secretary of War[23].
- James Monroe held the position of United States Secretary of State[24].
- James Monroe held the position of Governor of Virginia[25].
- James Monroe held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[26].
- James Monroe held the position of United States Ambassador to France[27].
Body
Origins and Family
James Monroe was born in Monroe Hall[2]. He was born on April 28, 1758[3]. His father was Spence Monroe[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Jones[14]. English was his native language[20].
Education
James Monroe was educated at College of William & Mary[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], farmer[9], statesperson[10], and writer[21]. Positions held include President of the United States[22], an elective office[29], in United States[30], founded in 1787[31]; United States Secretary of War[23], a position[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34]; United States Secretary of State[24], a public office[35], in United States[36], founded in 1789[37]; Governor of Virginia[25], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1776[40]; United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[26], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1785[43]; and United States Ambassador to France[27], a position[44], in France[45], founded in 1778[46].
Personal Life
James Monroe was married to Elizabeth Monroe[15]. Children include Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur[16], 1802–1850[47], of United States[48]; Eliza Kortright Monroe Hay[17], 1786–1840[49], of United States[50]; and James Spence Monroe[18]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[51]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[52].
Death and Burial
James Monroe died on July 4, 1831[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[53]. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for James Monroe include Monroe County[54], a county of Illinois[55], in United States[56], founded in 1816[57]; Monroe Township[58], a township of Ohio[59], in United States[60]; Mount Monroe[61], a mountain[62], in United States[63]; Monrovia[64], a city[65], in Liberia[66], founded in 1822[67]; Monroe Doctrine[68]; Monroe[69]; and Palácio Monroe[70].
Why It Matters
James Monroe has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include Monroe County[54], a county of Illinois[55], in United States[56], founded in 1816[57]; Monroe Township[58], a township of Ohio[59], in United States[60]; Mount Monroe[61], a mountain[62], in United States[63]; and Monrovia[64], a city[65], in Liberia[66], founded in 1822[67].
FAQs
Where was James Monroe born?
James Monroe was born in Monroe Hall[2].
Where did James Monroe die?
James Monroe passed away in New York City[4].
Who were James Monroe's parents?
James Monroe's father was Spence Monroe[13]. James Monroe's mother was Elizabeth Jones[14].
Who was James Monroe married to?
James Monroe's spouses include Elizabeth Monroe[15].
What did James Monroe do for work?
James Monroe worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], farmer[9], and statesperson[10].
Where did James Monroe go to school?
James Monroe was educated at College of William & Mary[28].