James Watson

United States Senator representing the state of New York (1750-1806)
Person human Q438181
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James Watson

Summary

James Watson is a human[1]. Born in Woodbury[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1750[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 15, 1806[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Watson's place of birth was Woodbury[2].
  • James Watson passed away in New York City[4].
  • James Watson was born on April 6, 1750[3].
  • James Watson died on May 15, 1806[5].
  • James Watson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James Watson worked as a politician[6].
  • James Watson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James Watson held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[10].
  • James Watson held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[11].
  • James Watson held the position of United States senator[12].
  • James Watson held the position of United States senator[13].
  • James Watson was educated at Yale University[14].
  • James Watson is recorded as male[15].
  • James Watson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Watson was affiliated with the Federalist Party[17].
  • James Watson's Commons category is recorded as James Watson (New York politician)[18].
  • James Watson's family name is recorded as Watson[19].
  • James Watson's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Watson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • James Watson's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • James Watson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • James Watson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Watson'}[24].
  • James Watson's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

Body

Origins and Family

James Watson was born in Woodbury[2]. He was born on April 6, 1750[3].

Education

James Watson's education included a stint at Yale University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[10], a position[26], in United States[27]; member of the New York State Assembly[11], an elected position[28], in United States[29]; and United States senator[12], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

James Watson was affiliated with the Federalist Party[17].

Death and Burial

James Watson died on May 15, 1806[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

James Watson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was James Watson born?

Born in Woodbury[2], James Watson…

Where did James Watson die?

James Watson passed away in New York City[4].

What did James Watson do for work?

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

Where did James Watson go to school?

James Watson was educated at Yale University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [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.

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  1. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification slave owner
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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    Country of citizenship United States
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