John Wayles Eppes

American politician (1773-1823)
Person human Q1702116
John Wayles Eppes
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John Wayles Eppes

Summary

John Wayles Eppes is a human[1]. Born in Chesterfield County[2], he… he was born on April 19, 1773[3]. He passed away in Buckingham County[4]. He died on September 13, 1823[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chesterfield County[2], John Wayles Eppes…
  • John Wayles Eppes passed away in Buckingham County[4].
  • John Wayles Eppes was born on April 19, 1773[3].
  • John Wayles Eppes died on September 13, 1823[5].
  • John Wayles Eppes's father was Francis Eppes[9].
  • John Wayles Eppes's mother was Elizabeth Wayles[10].
  • John Wayles Eppes was married to Mary Jefferson Eppes[11].
  • A child of John Wayles Eppes was Francis W. Eppes[12].
  • John Wayles Eppes held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Wayles Eppes's professions included politician[6].
  • John Wayles Eppes worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Wayles Eppes held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John Wayles Eppes held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[15].
  • John Wayles Eppes held the position of United States senator[16].
  • John Wayles Eppes held the position of United States senator[17].
  • John Wayles Eppes was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[18].
  • John Wayles Eppes was educated at University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • John Wayles Eppes is recorded as male[20].
  • John Wayles Eppes's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Wayles Eppes was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].
  • John Wayles Eppes's Commons category is recorded as John Wayles Eppes[23].
  • John Wayles Eppes's family name is recorded as Eppes[24].
  • John Wayles Eppes's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Wayles Eppes's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • John Wayles Eppes's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wayles Eppes's place of birth was Chesterfield County[2]. He was born on April 19, 1773[3]. His father was Francis Eppes[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Wayles[10].

Education

Educated at Hampden–Sydney College[18], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1775[30] and University of Pennsylvania[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1740[33], headquartered in Philadelphia[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[15]; and United States senator[16], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

John Wayles Eppes was married to Mary Jefferson Eppes[11]. A child of him was Francis W. Eppes[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

John Wayles Eppes died on September 13, 1823[5]. He died in Buckingham County[4].

Why It Matters

John Wayles Eppes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Wayles Eppes born?

John Wayles Eppes's place of birth was Chesterfield County[2].

Where did John Wayles Eppes die?

John Wayles Eppes passed away in Buckingham County[4].

Who were John Wayles Eppes's parents?

John Wayles Eppes's father was Francis Eppes[9]. John Wayles Eppes's mother was Elizabeth Wayles[10].

Who was John Wayles Eppes married to?

John Wayles Eppes's spouses include Mary Jefferson Eppes[11].

What did John Wayles Eppes do for work?

John Wayles Eppes worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John Wayles Eppes go to school?

John Wayles Eppes was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[18] and University of Pennsylvania[19].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, United States senator +1
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  3. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Francis W. Eppes
    Spouse Mary Jefferson Eppes
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Mother Elizabeth Wayles
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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