John M. Patton

American politician (1797-1858)
Person human Q889488
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John M. Patton

Summary

John M. Patton is a human[1]. Born in Fredericksburg[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1797[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on October 29, 1858[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fredericksburg[2], John M. Patton…
  • John M. Patton died in Richmond[4].
  • John M. Patton was born on August 10, 1797[3].
  • John M. Patton died on October 29, 1858[5].
  • Burial took place at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[9].
  • John M. Patton's father was Robert Patton[10].
  • John M. Patton's mother was Anne Gordon Mercer[11].
  • John M. Patton was married to Margaret French Williams[12].
  • A child of John M. Patton was Waller T. Patton[13].
  • A child of John M. Patton was George S. Patton, Sr.[14].
  • A child of John M. Patton was James French Patton[15].
  • A child of John M. Patton was Isaac W. Patton[16].
  • A child of John M. Patton was William MacFarland Patton[17].
  • A child of John M. Patton was John M. Patton[18].
  • John M. Patton held citizenship in United States[19].
  • John M. Patton's professions included politician[6].
  • John M. Patton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John M. Patton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • John M. Patton held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[21].
  • John M. Patton held the position of Governor of Virginia[22].
  • John M. Patton's education included a stint at Princeton University[23].
  • John M. Patton was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[24].
  • John M. Patton is recorded as male[25].
  • John M. Patton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John M. Patton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fredericksburg[2], John M. Patton… he was born on August 10, 1797[3]. His father was Robert Patton[10]. His mother was Anne Gordon Mercer[11].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[23], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[24], a medical school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1765[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[20], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[21]; and Governor of Virginia[22], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1776[39].

Personal Life

Among John M. Patton's spouses was Margaret French Williams[12]. Children include Waller T. Patton[13], a military officer[40], 1835–1863[41], of United States[42]; George S. Patton, Sr.[14], a lawyer[43], 1833–1864[44], of United States[45]; James French Patton[15], a lawyer[46], 1843–1882[47], of United States[48]; Isaac W. Patton[16], a politician[49], of United States[50]; William MacFarland Patton[17], a civil engineer[51], 1845–1905[52], of United States[53]; and he[18], 1826–1899[54]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Death and Burial

John M. Patton died on October 29, 1858[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. Burial took place at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John M. Patton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was John M. Patton born?

Born in Fredericksburg[2], John M. Patton…

Where did John M. Patton die?

John M. Patton died in Richmond[4].

Who were John M. Patton's parents?

John M. Patton's father was Robert Patton[10]. John M. Patton's mother was Anne Gordon Mercer[11].

Who was John M. Patton married to?

John M. Patton's spouses include Margaret French Williams[12].

What did John M. Patton do for work?

John M. Patton worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John M. Patton go to school?

John M. Patton was educated at Princeton University[23] and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02246523
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 24d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Princeton University, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Place of death Richmond
    Mother Anne Gordon Mercer
    Prabook id 1063451
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