John Cleves Symmes

American politician (1742-1814)
Person human Q1699623
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John Cleves Symmes

Summary

John Cleves Symmes is a human[1]. Born in Long Island[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1742[3]. He passed away in Cincinnati[4]. He died on February 26, 1814[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and real-estate agent[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Cleves Symmes was born in Long Island[2].
  • John Cleves Symmes died in Cincinnati[4].
  • John Cleves Symmes was born on July 21, 1742[3].
  • John Cleves Symmes died on February 26, 1814[5].
  • John Cleves Symmes is buried at Ohio[10].
  • John Cleves Symmes's father was Timothy Symmes, Jr.[11].
  • John Cleves Symmes was married to Susannah Symmes[12].
  • A child of John Cleves Symmes was Anna Harrison[13].
  • A child of John Cleves Symmes was Maria Symmes Short[14].
  • John Cleves Symmes held citizenship in United States[15].
  • John Cleves Symmes's professions included judge[6].
  • John Cleves Symmes worked as a politician[7].
  • John Cleves Symmes worked as a real-estate agent[8].
  • John Cleves Symmes is recorded as male[16].
  • John Cleves Symmes's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Cleves Symmes's Commons category is recorded as John Cleves Symmes, Sr.[18].
  • John Cleves Symmes's family name is recorded as Symmes[19].
  • John Cleves Symmes's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Cleves Symmes's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cleves Symmes's place of birth was Long Island[2]. He was born on July 21, 1742[3]. His father was Timothy Symmes, Jr.[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and real-estate agent[8].

Personal Life

Among John Cleves Symmes's spouses was Susannah Symmes[12]. Children include Anna Harrison[13], a politician[22], 1775–1864[23], of United States[24], specialised in list of first ladies of the United States[25] and Maria Symmes Short[14], 1765–1802[26].

Death and Burial

John Cleves Symmes died on February 26, 1814[5]. He died in Cincinnati[4]. Burial took place at Ohio[10].

Why It Matters

John Cleves Symmes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was John Cleves Symmes born?

John Cleves Symmes's place of birth was Long Island[2].

Where did John Cleves Symmes die?

John Cleves Symmes died in Cincinnati[4].

Who were John Cleves Symmes's parents?

John Cleves Symmes's father was Timothy Symmes, Jr.[11].

Who was John Cleves Symmes married to?

John Cleves Symmes's spouses include Susannah Symmes[12].

What did John Cleves Symmes do for work?

John Cleves Symmes worked as judge[6], politician[7], and real-estate agent[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sar ancestor id 301277
    Isni 0000000084312212
    Given name John
    Spouse Susannah Symmes
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