John Church Hamilton

American historian, son of Alexander Hamilton (1792-1882)
Person human Q6226112
John Church Hamilton
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John Church Hamilton

Summary

John Church Hamilton is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1792[3]. He died in Long Branch[4]. He died on July 25, 1882[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], biographer[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (971 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Church Hamilton was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • John Church Hamilton passed away in Long Branch[4].
  • John Church Hamilton was born on August 22, 1792[3].
  • John Church Hamilton was born on January 1, 1792[11].
  • John Church Hamilton died on July 25, 1882[5].
  • John Church Hamilton died on January 1, 1882[12].
  • John Church Hamilton's father was Alexander Hamilton[13].
  • John Church Hamilton's mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[14].
  • Among John Church Hamilton's spouses was Maria Eliza van den Heuvel[15].
  • A child of John Church Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton[16].
  • A child of John Church Hamilton was Schuyler Hamilton[17].
  • A child of John Church Hamilton was Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum[18].
  • A child of John Church Hamilton was William Gaston Hamilton[19].
  • John Church Hamilton held citizenship in United States[20].
  • John Church Hamilton's professions included lawyer[6].
  • John Church Hamilton worked as a biographer[7].
  • John Church Hamilton worked as a politician[8].
  • John Church Hamilton's professions included writer[9].
  • John Church Hamilton was educated at Columbia University[21].
  • John Church Hamilton is recorded as male[22].
  • John Church Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Church Hamilton was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • John Church Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as John Church Hamilton[25].
  • John Church Hamilton's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[26].
  • John Church Hamilton was part of the conflict War of 1812[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Church Hamilton's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 22, 1792[3] and January 1, 1792[11]. His father was Alexander Hamilton[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[14].

Education

John Church Hamilton's education included a stint at Columbia University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], biographer[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Personal Life

Among John Church Hamilton's spouses was Maria Eliza van den Heuvel[15]. Children include Alexander Hamilton[16], a military officer[28], 1815–1907[29], of United States[30]; Schuyler Hamilton[17], a soldier[31], 1822–1903[32], of United States[33]; Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum[18], 1831–1884[34]; and William Gaston Hamilton[19], 1832–1913[35]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 25, 1882[5] and January 1, 1882[12]. John Church Hamilton died in Long Branch[4].

Why It Matters

John Church Hamilton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (971 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Church Hamilton born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], John Church Hamilton…

Where did John Church Hamilton die?

John Church Hamilton died in Long Branch[4].

Who were John Church Hamilton's parents?

John Church Hamilton's father was Alexander Hamilton[13]. John Church Hamilton's mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[14].

Who was John Church Hamilton married to?

John Church Hamilton's spouses include Maria Eliza van den Heuvel[15].

What did John Church Hamilton do for work?

John Church Hamilton worked as lawyer[6], biographer[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Where did John Church Hamilton go to school?

John Church Hamilton was educated at Columbia University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Number of children {'amount': '+14'}
    Child Alexander Hamilton, Schuyler Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum +1
    Place of death Long Branch
    Depicted by John Church Hamilton
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