Joel Aldrich Matteson

American politician (1808–1873)
Person human Q734786
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Joel Aldrich Matteson

Summary

Joel Aldrich Matteson is a human[1]. Born in Watertown[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1808[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on January 31, 1873[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Joel Aldrich Matteson was born in Watertown[2].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson was born on August 8, 1808[3].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson died on January 31, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery[8].
  • Among Joel Aldrich Matteson's spouses was Mary Fish[9].
  • A child of Joel Aldrich Matteson was Mary Jane Goodell[10].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson worked as a politician[6].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson held the position of Governor of Illinois[12].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson is recorded as male[13].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's Commons category is recorded as Joel A. Matteson[16].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[17].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's family name is recorded as Matteson[18].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's given name is recorded as Joel[19].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Joel Aldrich Matteson's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/joel-aldrich-matteson/[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Watertown[2], Joel Aldrich Matteson… he was born on August 8, 1808[3].

Career and Affiliations

Joel Aldrich Matteson's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Governor of Illinois[12].

Personal Life

Joel Aldrich Matteson was married to Mary Fish[9]. A child of him was Mary Jane Goodell[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].

Death and Burial

Joel Aldrich Matteson died on January 31, 1873[5]. He died in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[17]. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Joel Aldrich Matteson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Joel Aldrich Matteson born?

Joel Aldrich Matteson was born in Watertown[2].

Where did Joel Aldrich Matteson die?

Joel Aldrich Matteson passed away in Chicago[4].

Who was Joel Aldrich Matteson married to?

Joel Aldrich Matteson's spouses include Mary Fish[9].

What did Joel Aldrich Matteson do for work?

Joel Aldrich Matteson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Chicago
    Child Mary Jane Goodell
    Cause of death pneumonia
    Instance of human
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