James Murray Mason

American politician (1798-1871)
Person human Q167795
James Murray Mason
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James Murray Mason

Summary

James Murray Mason is a human[1]. He was born in Georgetown[2]. He was born on November 3, 1798[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on April 28, 1871[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Murray Mason was born in Georgetown[2].
  • James Murray Mason died in Alexandria[4].
  • James Murray Mason was born on November 3, 1798[3].
  • James Murray Mason died on April 28, 1871[5].
  • Burial took place at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery[10].
  • James Murray Mason's father was John Mason[11].
  • James Murray Mason's mother was Anne Maria Murray[12].
  • Among James Murray Mason's spouses was Elizabeth Margaretta Chew Mason[13].
  • A child of James Murray Mason was Anna Maria Mason Ambler[14].
  • James Murray Mason held citizenship in United States[15].
  • James Murray Mason worked as a politician[6].
  • James Murray Mason worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Murray Mason worked as a diplomat[8].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[16].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of United States senator[17].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of United States senator[18].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of United States senator[19].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of United States senator[20].
  • James Murray Mason held the position of United States senator[21].
  • James Murray Mason's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[22].
  • James Murray Mason's education included a stint at William & Mary Law School[23].
  • James Murray Mason is recorded as male[24].
  • James Murray Mason's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Murray Mason was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • James Murray Mason's Commons category is recorded as James Murray Mason[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Murray Mason's place of birth was Georgetown[2]. He was born on November 3, 1798[3]. His father was John Mason[11]. His mother was Anne Maria Murray[12].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[22], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and William & Mary Law School[23], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1779[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[16]; United States senator[17], a position[35], in United States[36]; member of the United States House of Representatives[37], a member of parliament[38], in United States[39]; member of the Virginia House of Delegates[40], a position[41], in United States[42]; and board member[43], a position[44].

Personal Life

Among James Murray Mason's spouses was Elizabeth Margaretta Chew Mason[13]. A child of him was Anna Maria Mason Ambler[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

James Murray Mason died on April 28, 1871[5]. He died in Alexandria[4]. He is buried at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Murray Mason ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was James Murray Mason born?

James Murray Mason was born in Georgetown[2].

Where did James Murray Mason die?

James Murray Mason passed away in Alexandria[4].

Who were James Murray Mason's parents?

James Murray Mason's father was John Mason[11]. James Murray Mason's mother was Anne Maria Murray[12].

Who was James Murray Mason married to?

James Murray Mason's spouses include Elizabeth Margaretta Chew Mason[13].

What did James Murray Mason do for work?

James Murray Mason worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did James Murray Mason go to school?

James Murray Mason was educated at University of Pennsylvania[22] and William & Mary Law School[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [37] . bioguideretro.congress.gov. bioguideretro.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [40] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . 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
  14. [34] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, United States senator, United States senator +10
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  3. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Occupation politician, lawyer, diplomat
    Member of political party Democratic Party
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