John M. Clayton

American lawyer and politician (1796–1856)
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John M. Clayton
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John M. Clayton

Summary

John M. Clayton is a human[1]. Born in Dagsboro[2], he… he was born on July 24, 1796[3]. He passed away in Dover[4]. He died on November 9, 1856[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and judge[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dagsboro[2], John M. Clayton…
  • John M. Clayton passed away in Dover[4].
  • John M. Clayton was born on July 24, 1796[3].
  • John M. Clayton died on November 9, 1856[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Presbyterian Cemetery[11].
  • John M. Clayton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John M. Clayton's professions included lawyer[6].
  • John M. Clayton worked as a politician[7].
  • John M. Clayton worked as a diplomat[8].
  • John M. Clayton worked as a judge[9].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of United States Secretary of State[13].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of Secretary of State of Delaware[14].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of United States senator[15].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of United States senator[16].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of United States senator[17].
  • John M. Clayton held the position of United States senator[18].
  • John M. Clayton was educated at Yale University[19].
  • John M. Clayton was educated at Litchfield Law School[20].
  • John M. Clayton was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[21].
  • John M. Clayton's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].
  • John M. Clayton is recorded as male[23].
  • John M. Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John M. Clayton was affiliated with the Whig Party[25].
  • John M. Clayton's Commons category is recorded as John M. Clayton (Delaware politician)[26].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John M. Clayton was born in Dagsboro[2]. He was born on July 24, 1796[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Litchfield Law School[20], a law school[32], in United States[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and judge[9]. Positions held include United States Secretary of State[13], a public office[34], in United States[35], founded in 1789[36]; Secretary of State of Delaware[14], a position[37], in United States[38]; United States senator[15], a position[39], in United States[40]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[41].

Personal Life

John M. Clayton's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[25].

Death and Burial

John M. Clayton died on November 9, 1856[5]. He died in Dover[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[27]. He is buried at Old Presbyterian Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John M. Clayton include Clayton County[42], a county of Iowa[43], in United States[44], founded in 1837[45].

Why It Matters

John M. Clayton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Clayton County[42], a county of Iowa[43], in United States[44], founded in 1837[45].

FAQs

Where was John M. Clayton born?

Born in Dagsboro[2], John M. Clayton…

Where did John M. Clayton die?

John M. Clayton died in Dover[4].

What did John M. Clayton do for work?

John M. Clayton worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and judge[9].

Where did John M. Clayton go to school?

John M. Clayton was educated at Yale University[19] and Litchfield Law School[20].

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  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  23. [21] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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