John Mathews

American lawyer from South Carolina (1744-1802)
Person human Q1700990
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John Mathews

Summary

John Mathews is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1744[3]. He died in Charleston[4]. He died on November 17, 1802[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Mathews's place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • John Mathews died in Charleston[4].
  • John Mathews was born on January 1, 1744[3].
  • John Mathews died on November 17, 1802[5].
  • Burial took place at Circular Congregational Church Burying Ground[9].
  • John Mathews held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Mathews's professions included politician[6].
  • John Mathews worked as a judge[7].
  • John Mathews held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[11].
  • John Mathews held the position of Governor of South Carolina[12].
  • John Mathews's education included a stint at Middle Temple[13].
  • John Mathews is recorded as male[14].
  • John Mathews's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Mathews's family name is recorded as Mathews[16].
  • John Mathews's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Mathews's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Mathews Heyward[18].
  • John Mathews's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/john-mathews/[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Mathews's place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on January 1, 1744[3].

Education

John Mathews was educated at Middle Temple[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[11] and Governor of South Carolina[12], a governor[20], in United States[21], founded in 1776[22].

Death and Burial

John Mathews died on November 17, 1802[5]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. He is buried at Circular Congregational Church Burying Ground[9].

Why It Matters

John Mathews ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was John Mathews born?

John Mathews's place of birth was Charleston[2].

Where did John Mathews die?

John Mathews passed away in Charleston[4].

What did John Mathews do for work?

John Mathews worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did John Mathews go to school?

John Mathews was educated at Middle Temple[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . 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. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Charleston
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    Educated at Middle Temple
    Place of burial Circular Congregational Church Burying Ground
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