John Donelson

American explorer and adventurer
Person human Q3181366
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John Donelson

Summary

John Donelson is a human[1]. He was born in Somerset County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1718[3]. He died in Kentucky[4]. He died on January 1, 1785[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Donelson's place of birth was Somerset County[2].
  • John Donelson died in Kentucky[4].
  • John Donelson was born on January 1, 1718[3].
  • John Donelson died on January 1, 1785[5].
  • John Donelson died on November 17, 1785[9].
  • Burial took place at Hermitage Churchyard Cemetery[10].
  • A child of John Donelson was Rachel Jackson[11].
  • A child of John Donelson was John Donelson[12].
  • A child of John Donelson was Mary Caffrey[13].
  • A child of John Donelson was Samuel Donelson[14].
  • A child of John Donelson was Severn Donelson[15].
  • A child of John Donelson was Q139556506[16].
  • John Donelson held citizenship in United States[17].
  • John Donelson's professions included explorer[6].
  • John Donelson worked as a politician[7].
  • John Donelson held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[18].
  • John Donelson is recorded as male[19].
  • John Donelson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Donelson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • John Donelson's family name is recorded as Donelson[22].
  • John Donelson's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Donelson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

John Donelson's place of birth was Somerset County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1718[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and politician[7]. John Donelson held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[18].

Personal Life

Children include Rachel Jackson[11], a politician[25], 1767–1828[26], of United States[27]; John Donelson[12], 1755–1830[28]; Mary Caffrey[13]; Samuel Donelson[14], a lawyer[29], 1770–1804[30], of United States[31]; Severn Donelson[15], 1773–1818[32], of United States[33]; and Q139556506[16], 1766–1834[34]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1785[5] and November 17, 1785[9]. John Donelson died in Kentucky[4]. He is buried at Hermitage Churchyard Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Donelson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was John Donelson born?

John Donelson was born in Somerset County[2].

Where did John Donelson die?

John Donelson died in Kentucky[4].

What did John Donelson do for work?

John Donelson worked as explorer[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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