John Langdon

American politician and Founding Father (1741-1819)
Person human Q554454
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John Langdon

Summary

John Langdon is a human[1]. Born in Portsmouth[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1741[3]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4]. He died on September 18, 1819[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Langdon was born in Portsmouth[2].
  • John Langdon died in Portsmouth[4].
  • John Langdon was born on June 26, 1741[3].
  • John Langdon died on September 18, 1819[5].
  • John Langdon is buried at New Hampshire[8].
  • Burial took place at Old North Cemetery[9].
  • John Langdon's father was John Langdon, I[10].
  • John Langdon's mother was Mary Langdon (Hall)[11].
  • Among John Langdon's spouses was Elizabeth Moffatt Langdon[12].
  • A child of John Langdon was Elizabeth 'Betsey' Elwyn (Langdon)[13].
  • John Langdon held citizenship in United States[14].
  • John Langdon's professions included politician[6].
  • John Langdon held the position of Governor of New Hampshire[15].
  • John Langdon held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16].
  • John Langdon held the position of United States senator[17].
  • John Langdon held the position of United States senator[18].
  • John Langdon held the position of United States senator[19].
  • John Langdon held the position of United States senator[20].
  • John Langdon's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[21].
  • John Langdon is recorded as male[22].
  • John Langdon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Langdon was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[24].
  • John Langdon's Commons category is recorded as John Langdon (politician)[25].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[26].
  • John Langdon's family name is recorded as Langdon[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Langdon's place of birth was Portsmouth[2]. He was born on June 26, 1741[3]. His father was he, I[10]. His mother was Mary Langdon (Hall)[11].

Career and Affiliations

John Langdon worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of New Hampshire[15], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30]; President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33]; United States senator[17], a position[34], in United States[35]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[36].

Personal Life

John Langdon was married to Elizabeth Moffatt Langdon[12]. A child of him was Elizabeth 'Betsey' Elwyn (Langdon)[13]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[21]. He was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[24].

Death and Burial

John Langdon died on September 18, 1819[5]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[26]. Recorded place of burial include New Hampshire[8] and Old North Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Langdon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John Langdon born?

John Langdon was born in Portsmouth[2].

Where did John Langdon die?

John Langdon died in Portsmouth[4].

Who were John Langdon's parents?

John Langdon's father was John Langdon, I[10]. John Langdon's mother was Mary Langdon (Hall)[11].

Who was John Langdon married to?

John Langdon's spouses include Elizabeth Moffatt Langdon[12].

What did John Langdon do for work?

John Langdon worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [36] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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