John Randolph of Roanoke

American politician (1773–1833)
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John Randolph of Roanoke

Summary

John Randolph of Roanoke is a human[1]. Born in Hopewell[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1773[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 24, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hopewell[2], John Randolph of Roanoke…
  • John Randolph of Roanoke passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke was born on June 2, 1773[3].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke died on May 24, 1833[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke's father was John Randolph[11].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke's mother was Frances Bland[12].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke worked as a politician[6].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke worked as a diplomat[7].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke worked as a writer[8].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[15].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of United States ambassador to the Russian Empire[16].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke was educated at Columbia University[20].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke's education included a stint at Princeton University[21].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke is recorded as male[23].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].
  • John Randolph of Roanoke's Commons category is recorded as John Randolph of Roanoke[26].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Randolph of Roanoke was born in Hopewell[2]. He was born on June 2, 1773[3]. His father was John Randolph[11]. His mother was Frances Bland[12].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Princeton University[21], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1746[34], headquartered in Princeton[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[15]; United States ambassador to the Russian Empire[16]; member of congress[38], a position[39]; and United States senator[40], a position[41], in United States[42].

Personal Life

John Randolph of Roanoke was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

John Randolph of Roanoke died on May 24, 1833[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[27]. Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Randolph of Roanoke include Randolph County[43], a county of Alabama[44], in United States[45], founded in 1832[46] and Randolph Township[47], a township of Minnesota[48], in United States[49].

Why It Matters

John Randolph of Roanoke ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Randolph County[43], a county of Alabama[44], in United States[45], founded in 1832[46] and Randolph Township[47], a township of Minnesota[48], in United States[49].

FAQs

Where was John Randolph of Roanoke born?

John Randolph of Roanoke was born in Hopewell[2].

Where did John Randolph of Roanoke die?

John Randolph of Roanoke passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were John Randolph of Roanoke's parents?

John Randolph of Roanoke's father was John Randolph[11]. John Randolph of Roanoke's mother was Frances Bland[12].

What did John Randolph of Roanoke do for work?

John Randolph of Roanoke worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Randolph of Roanoke go to school?

John Randolph of Roanoke was educated at Columbia University[20] and Princeton University[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [38] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [40] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, writer
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    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Library of the World's Best Literature +2
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    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, United States ambassador to the Russian Empire +5
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    Member of American Antiquarian Society
    Country of citizenship United States
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