James Seddon

American lawyer and politician (1815-1880)
Person human Q1679942
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James Seddon

Summary

James Seddon is a human[1]. Born in Falmouth[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1815[3]. He died in Goochland County[4]. He died on August 19, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Falmouth[2], James Seddon…
  • James Seddon died in Goochland County[4].
  • James Seddon was born on July 13, 1815[3].
  • James Seddon died on August 19, 1880[5].
  • James Seddon is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[9].
  • James Seddon's mother was Susan Pearson Seddon[10].
  • James Seddon held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Seddon worked as a politician[6].
  • James Seddon worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Seddon held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • James Seddon held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13].
  • James Seddon held the position of Confederate States Secretary of War[14].
  • James Seddon's education included a stint at University of Virginia[15].
  • James Seddon is recorded as male[16].
  • James Seddon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Seddon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • James Seddon's Commons category is recorded as James Alexander Seddon[19].
  • James Seddon's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[20].
  • James Seddon's family name is recorded as Seddon[21].
  • James Seddon's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Seddon's topic's main category is recorded as Category:James Alexander Seddon[23].
  • James Seddon's Commons gallery is recorded as James Alexander Seddon[24].
  • James Seddon's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • James Seddon's relative is recorded as William B. Taliaferro[26].
  • James Seddon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Seddon was born in Falmouth[2]. He was born on July 13, 1815[3]. His mother was Susan Pearson Seddon[10].

Education

James Seddon was educated at University of Virginia[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13]; and Confederate States Secretary of War[14], a position[30], in Confederate States of America[31].

Personal Life

James Seddon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

James Seddon died on August 19, 1880[5]. He passed away in Goochland County[4]. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Seddon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Seddon born?

Born in Falmouth[2], James Seddon…

Where did James Seddon die?

James Seddon passed away in Goochland County[4].

Who were James Seddon's parents?

James Seddon's mother was Susan Pearson Seddon[10].

What did James Seddon do for work?

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

Where did James Seddon go to school?

James Seddon was educated at University of Virginia[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, Confederate States Secretary of War
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Goochland County
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Citizenship
    Sibling Sarah Alexander Bruce
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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