Joel Barlow

American poet, diplomat, politician and businessman (1754–1812)
Person human Q723604
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Joel Barlow

Summary

Joel Barlow is a human[1]. He was born in Redding[2]. He was born on March 24, 1754[3]. He passed away in Żarnowiec[4]. He died on December 26, 1812[5]. He worked as a poet[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Redding[2], Joel Barlow…
  • Joel Barlow passed away in Żarnowiec[4].
  • Joel Barlow was born on March 24, 1754[3].
  • Joel Barlow was born on January 1, 1754[11].
  • Joel Barlow died on December 26, 1812[5].
  • Joel Barlow died on January 1, 1812[12].
  • Joel Barlow is buried at Great Pasture Road Cemetery[13].
  • Joel Barlow's mother was Esther Barlow (Hull)[14].
  • Joel Barlow held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Joel Barlow worked as a poet[6].
  • Joel Barlow's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Joel Barlow's professions included writer[8].
  • Joel Barlow's professions included politician[9].
  • Joel Barlow held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Joel Barlow's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[17].
  • Joel Barlow was educated at Yale University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joel Barlow is The Columbiad[19].
  • Joel Barlow was a member of American Philosophical Society[20].
  • Joel Barlow is recorded as male[21].
  • Joel Barlow's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joel Barlow's Commons category is recorded as Joel Barlow[23].
  • Joel Barlow's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24].
  • Joel Barlow's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[25].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[26].
  • Joel Barlow's family name is recorded as Barlow[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joel Barlow was born in Redding[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 24, 1754[3] and January 1, 1754[11]. His mother was Esther Barlow (Hull)[14].

Education

Educated at Dartmouth College[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1769[30] and Yale University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1701[33], headquartered in New Haven[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and politician[9]. Joel Barlow held the position of ambassador[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joel Barlow is The Columbiad[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 26, 1812[5] and January 1, 1812[12]. Joel Barlow passed away in Żarnowiec[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[26]. Burial took place at Great Pasture Road Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Joel Barlow ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Joel Barlow born?

Joel Barlow was born in Redding[2].

Where did Joel Barlow die?

Joel Barlow died in Żarnowiec[4].

Who were Joel Barlow's parents?

Joel Barlow's mother was Esther Barlow (Hull)[14].

What did Joel Barlow do for work?

Joel Barlow worked as poet[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and politician[9].

Where did Joel Barlow go to school?

Joel Barlow was educated at Dartmouth College[17] and Yale University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ACAB / Barlow, Joel. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . ACAB / Barlow, Joel. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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