John Clopton

American politician (1756-1816)
Person human Q64782
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John Clopton

Summary

John Clopton is a human[1]. He was born in New Kent County[2]. He was born on February 7, 1756[3]. He died on September 11, 1816[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Kent County[2], John Clopton…
  • John Clopton was born on February 7, 1756[3].
  • John Clopton died on September 11, 1816[4].
  • John Clopton held citizenship in United States[8].
  • John Clopton worked as a politician[5].
  • John Clopton worked as a lawyer[6].
  • John Clopton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[9].
  • John Clopton held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[10].
  • John Clopton held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[11].
  • John Clopton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • John Clopton is recorded as male[13].
  • John Clopton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Clopton was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[15].
  • John Clopton's family name is recorded as Clopton[16].
  • John Clopton's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Clopton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • John Clopton's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • John Clopton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Clopton's social classification is recorded as slave owner[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Clopton's place of birth was New Kent County[2]. He was born on February 7, 1756[3].

Education

John Clopton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[9], a member of parliament[22], in United States[23]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[10]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[11], a position[24], in United States[25].

Personal Life

John Clopton was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[15].

Death and Burial

John Clopton died on September 11, 1816[4].

Why It Matters

John Clopton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Clopton born?

Born in New Kent County[2], John Clopton…

What did John Clopton do for work?

John Clopton worked as politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did John Clopton go to school?

John Clopton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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