John Adams
American educator (1772-1863)
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Summary
John Adams was born on September 18, 1772[1], in Canterbury[2]. He died on April 24, 1863[3], in Jacksonville[4]. He worked as a teacher[5] and educator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Illinois[8]
- Father: Captain John Adams, III[9]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Adams (Ripley)[10]
- Child: William Adams[11], Mary Elizabeth Adams Brown[12], John Ripley Adams[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Position held: head teacher[15]
- Employer: Bacon Academy[16], Phillips Academy[17]
- Educated at: Yale College[18], Andover Theological Seminary[19]
- Award received: Legum Doctor[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: John Adams (educator)[22]
- Family name: Adams[23]
- Given name: John[24]
- Described by source: New International Encyclopedia[25], The Encyclopedia Americana[26], The Biographical Dictionary of America[27]
Why It Matters
John Adams is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was John Adams born?
John Adams was born in Canterbury[2].
Where did John Adams die?
John Adams died in Jacksonville[4].
Who were John Adams's parents?
John Adams's father was Captain John Adams, III[9].
Who was John Adams married to?
John Adams's spouses include Elizabeth Adams (Ripley)[10].
What did John Adams do for work?
John Adams worked as a teacher[5] and educator[6].
Where did John Adams go to school?
John Adams was educated at Yale College[18] and Andover Theological Seminary[19].
What awards did John Adams receive?
Honors received include Legum Doctor[20].