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James Woodson Bates

American judge (1788-1846)
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James Woodson Bates

Summary

James Woodson Bates is a human[1]. Born in Goochland County[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1788[3]. He passed away in Van Buren[4]. He died on December 26, 1846[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Woodson Bates's place of birth was Goochland County[2].
  • James Woodson Bates passed away in Van Buren[4].
  • James Woodson Bates was born on August 25, 1788[3].
  • James Woodson Bates died on December 26, 1846[5].
  • James Woodson Bates held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Woodson Bates's professions included lawyer[6].
  • James Woodson Bates's professions included judge[7].
  • James Woodson Bates worked as a politician[8].
  • James Woodson Bates held the position of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[11].
  • James Woodson Bates was educated at Princeton University[12].
  • James Woodson Bates is recorded as male[13].
  • James Woodson Bates's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Woodson Bates's family name is recorded as Bates[15].
  • James Woodson Bates's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Woodson Bates's given name is recorded as Woodson[17].
  • James Woodson Bates's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • James Woodson Bates's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • James Woodson Bates's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James Woodson Bates's sibling is recorded as Frederick Bates[21].
  • James Woodson Bates's sibling is recorded as Edward Bates[22].
  • James Woodson Bates's social classification is recorded as slave owner[23].
  • James Woodson Bates's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

James Woodson Bates was born in Goochland County[2]. He was born on August 25, 1788[3].

Education

James Woodson Bates's education included a stint at Princeton University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. James Woodson Bates held the position of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[11].

Death and Burial

James Woodson Bates died on December 26, 1846[5]. He passed away in Van Buren[4].

Why It Matters

James Woodson Bates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was James Woodson Bates born?

James Woodson Bates was born in Goochland County[2].

Where did James Woodson Bates die?

James Woodson Bates passed away in Van Buren[4].

What did James Woodson Bates do for work?

James Woodson Bates worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8].

Where did James Woodson Bates go to school?

James Woodson Bates was educated at Princeton University[12].

Related Entities

lawyer United States

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Work location → Washington, D.C.
    Citizenship → —
    Social classification → slave owner
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