John Sergeant

American politician (1779-1852)
Person human Q1701721
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John Sergeant

Summary

John Sergeant is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 5, 1779[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on November 23, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Sergeant was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • John Sergeant died in Philadelphia[4].
  • John Sergeant was born on December 5, 1779[3].
  • John Sergeant died on November 23, 1852[5].
  • John Sergeant is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].
  • John Sergeant's father was Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant[10].
  • John Sergeant's mother was Margaret Sergeant[11].
  • John Sergeant was married to Margarettta Sergeant[12].
  • A child of John Sergeant was Colonel William Sergeant[13].
  • A child of John Sergeant was Katherine Sergeant[14].
  • A child of John Sergeant was Margaretta Meade[15].
  • A child of John Sergeant was Sarah Sergeant[16].
  • John Sergeant held citizenship in United States[17].
  • John Sergeant worked as a politician[6].
  • John Sergeant's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[19].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[21].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[22].
  • John Sergeant held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[23].
  • John Sergeant's education included a stint at Princeton University[24].
  • John Sergeant was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • John Sergeant is recorded as male[26].
  • John Sergeant's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Sergeant was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 5, 1779[3]. His father was Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant[10]. His mother was Margaret Sergeant[11].

Education

John Sergeant was educated at Princeton University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[19], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

John Sergeant was married to Margarettta Sergeant[12]. Children include Colonel William Sergeant[13]; Katherine Sergeant[14], 1825–1910[32]; Margaretta Meade[15], 1814–1886[33]; and Sarah Sergeant[16], 1818–1850[34]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[35].

Death and Burial

John Sergeant died on November 23, 1852[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Sergeant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Sergeant born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], John Sergeant…

Where did John Sergeant die?

John Sergeant died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were John Sergeant's parents?

John Sergeant's father was Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant[10]. John Sergeant's mother was Margaret Sergeant[11].

Who was John Sergeant married to?

John Sergeant's spouses include Margarettta Sergeant[12].

What did John Sergeant do for work?

John Sergeant worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John Sergeant go to school?

John Sergeant was educated at Princeton University[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [35] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Margaret Sergeant
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    Educated at
    Spouse Margarettta Sergeant
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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