Jedidiah Morse

American geographer and clergyman (1761-1826)
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Jedidiah Morse

Summary

Jedidiah Morse is a human[1]. Born in Woodstock[2], he… he was born on August 23, 1761[3]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He died on June 9, 1826[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], university teacher[7], clergyman[8], politician[9], and Christian minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jedidiah Morse's place of birth was Woodstock[2].
  • Jedidiah Morse died in New Haven[4].
  • Jedidiah Morse was born on August 23, 1761[3].
  • Jedidiah Morse was born on January 1, 1761[12].
  • Jedidiah Morse died on June 9, 1826[5].
  • Jedidiah Morse died on January 1, 1826[13].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[14].
  • Jedidiah Morse's father was Deacon Jedidiah Morse[15].
  • Jedidiah Morse's mother was Sarah Morse[16].
  • Jedidiah Morse was married to Elizabeth Breese Morse[17].
  • A child of Jedidiah Morse was Sidney Edwards Morse[18].
  • A child of Jedidiah Morse was Samuel Finley Breese Morse[19].
  • A child of Jedidiah Morse was Richard Cary Morse[20].
  • Jedidiah Morse held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Jedidiah Morse's professions included geographer[6].
  • Jedidiah Morse worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Jedidiah Morse's professions included clergyman[8].
  • Jedidiah Morse worked as a politician[9].
  • Jedidiah Morse's professions included Christian minister[10].
  • Jedidiah Morse's education included a stint at Yale University[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jedidiah Morse is A Compendious History of New England, Designed for Schools and Private Families[23].
  • Jedidiah Morse received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Jedidiah Morse was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Jedidiah Morse was a member of American Antiquarian Society[26].
  • Jedidiah Morse's religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Woodstock[2], Jedidiah Morse… Recorded date of birth include August 23, 1761[3] and January 1, 1761[12]. His father was Deacon Jedidiah Morse[15]. His mother was Sarah Morse[16].

Education

Jedidiah Morse was educated at Yale University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], university teacher[7], clergyman[8], politician[9], and Christian minister[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jedidiah Morse is A Compendious History of New England, Designed for Schools and Private Families[23].

Recognition

Jedidiah Morse received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

Personal Life

Jedidiah Morse was married to Elizabeth Breese Morse[17]. Children include Sidney Edwards Morse[18], a journalist[28], 1794–1871[29], of United States[30]; Samuel Finley Breese Morse[19], an inventor[31], 1791–1872[32], of United States[33], awarded the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[34]; and Richard Cary Morse[20], an editor[35], 1795–1868[36], of United States[37]. His religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 9, 1826[5] and January 1, 1826[13]. Jedidiah Morse died in New Haven[4]. He is buried at Grove Street Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Jedidiah Morse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jedidiah Morse born?

Jedidiah Morse's place of birth was Woodstock[2].

Where did Jedidiah Morse die?

Jedidiah Morse died in New Haven[4].

Who were Jedidiah Morse's parents?

Jedidiah Morse's father was Deacon Jedidiah Morse[15]. Jedidiah Morse's mother was Sarah Morse[16].

Who was Jedidiah Morse married to?

Jedidiah Morse's spouses include Elizabeth Breese Morse[17].

What did Jedidiah Morse do for work?

Jedidiah Morse worked as geographer[6], university teacher[7], clergyman[8], politician[9], and Christian minister[10].

Where did Jedidiah Morse go to school?

Jedidiah Morse was educated at Yale University[22].

What awards did Jedidiah Morse receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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