Jonathan Dayton

American politician from New Jersey (1760–1824)
Person human Q461697
Jonathan Dayton
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Jonathan Dayton

Summary

Jonathan Dayton is a human[1]. Born in Elizabeth[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1760[3]. He died in Elizabeth[4]. He died on October 9, 1824[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Elizabeth[2], Jonathan Dayton…
  • Jonathan Dayton passed away in Elizabeth[4].
  • Jonathan Dayton was born on October 16, 1760[3].
  • Jonathan Dayton died on October 9, 1824[5].
  • Jonathan Dayton is buried at New Jersey[8].
  • Jonathan Dayton's father was Elias Dayton[9].
  • A child of Jonathan Dayton was Susan Williamson Beasley[10].
  • Jonathan Dayton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jonathan Dayton's professions included politician[6].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[13].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of Member of the State Senate of New Jersey[15].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Jonathan Dayton held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Jonathan Dayton's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].
  • Jonathan Dayton is recorded as male[19].
  • Jonathan Dayton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jonathan Dayton was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[21].
  • Jonathan Dayton was affiliated with the Federalist Party[22].
  • Jonathan Dayton's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[23].
  • Jonathan Dayton's Commons category is recorded as Jonathan Dayton[24].
  • Jonathan Dayton's family name is recorded as Dayton[25].
  • Jonathan Dayton's given name is recorded as Jonathan[26].
  • Jonathan Dayton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jonathan Dayton was born in Elizabeth[2]. He was born on October 16, 1760[3]. His father was Elias Dayton[9].

Education

Jonathan Dayton's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Jonathan Dayton's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[13], a position[30], in United States[31]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[14], an elective office[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34]; Member of the State Senate of New Jersey[15], a position[35], in United States[36]; United States senator[16], a position[37], in United States[38]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[39].

Personal Life

A child of Jonathan Dayton was Susan Williamson Beasley[10]. Political affiliations include Pro-Administration Party[21], a political party[40] and Federalist Party[22], a political party[41], in United States[42], founded in 1792[43], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[44].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Dayton died on October 9, 1824[5]. He passed away in Elizabeth[4]. He is buried at New Jersey[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jonathan Dayton include Dayton[45], a city in the United States[46], in United States[47], founded in 1796[48].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Dayton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

Entities named for him include Dayton[45], a city in the United States[46], in United States[47], founded in 1796[48].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Dayton born?

Born in Elizabeth[2], Jonathan Dayton…

Where did Jonathan Dayton die?

Jonathan Dayton died in Elizabeth[4].

Who were Jonathan Dayton's parents?

Jonathan Dayton's father was Elias Dayton[9].

What did Jonathan Dayton do for work?

Jonathan Dayton worked as politician[6].

Where did Jonathan Dayton go to school?

Jonathan Dayton was educated at Princeton University[18].

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  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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