Jonathan Trumbull

Revolutionary-era Governor of the Colony and State of Connecticut
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Jonathan Trumbull was born on October 12, 1710, in Lebanon [1][2] and died on August 17, 1785, in the same town [1][2]. A citizen of the United States , he worked as a jurist and lawyer [3]. He received his education at Harvard University and was the son of Hannah Trumbull [4].

Trumbull served as a governor of Connecticut from 1776 to 1784 . He was honored as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [5]. His children included John Trumbull, Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Joseph Trumbull, Faith Huntington, David Trumbull, and Mary Trumbull Williams [6]. He is buried at the Old Cemetery [2].

Jonathan Trumbull

Summary

Jonathan Trumbull is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lebanon[2]. He was born on October 12, 1710[3]. He died in Lebanon[4]. He died on August 17, 1785[5]. He worked as a jurist[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Trumbull's place of birth was Lebanon[2].
  • Jonathan Trumbull passed away in Lebanon[4].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was born on October 12, 1710[3].
  • Jonathan Trumbull died on August 17, 1785[5].
  • Jonathan Trumbull is buried at Old Cemetery[9].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's mother was Hannah Trumbull[10].
  • Among Jonathan Trumbull's spouses was Faith Robinson[11].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was John Trumbull[12].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Jonathan Trumbull Jr.[13].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Joseph Trumbull[14].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Faith Huntington[15].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was David Trumbull[16].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Mary Trumbull Williams[17].
  • Jonathan Trumbull held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Jonathan Trumbull worked as a jurist[6].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Jonathan Trumbull held the position of list of governors of Connecticut[19].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[20].
  • Jonathan Trumbull received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Jonathan Trumbull received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Jonathan Trumbull is recorded as male[24].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's Commons category is recorded as Jonathan Trumbull[26].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's family name is recorded as Trumbull[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lebanon[2], Jonathan Trumbull… he was born on October 12, 1710[3]. His mother was Hannah Trumbull[10].

Education

Jonathan Trumbull's education included a stint at Harvard University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6] and lawyer[7]. Jonathan Trumbull held the position of list of governors of Connecticut[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[28].

Personal Life

Jonathan Trumbull was married to Faith Robinson[11]. Children include John Trumbull[12], a painter[29], 1756–1843[30], of United States[31], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], specialised in painting[33]; Jonathan Trumbull Jr.[13], a politician[34], 1740–1809[35], of United States[36], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37]; Joseph Trumbull[14], a politician[38], 1737–1778[39], of United States[40]; Faith Huntington[15], a painter[41], 1743–1775[42]; David Trumbull[16], 1751–1822[43]; and Mary Trumbull Williams[17], 1746–1831[44].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Trumbull died on August 17, 1785[5]. He died in Lebanon[4]. He is buried at Old Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jonathan Trumbull include Trumbull County[45], a county of Ohio[46], in United States[47], founded in 1800[48].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Trumbull ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Trumbull County[45], a county of Ohio[46], in United States[47], founded in 1800[48].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Trumbull born?

Born in Lebanon[2], Jonathan Trumbull…

Where did Jonathan Trumbull die?

Jonathan Trumbull died in Lebanon[4].

Who were Jonathan Trumbull's parents?

Jonathan Trumbull's mother was Hannah Trumbull[10].

Who was Jonathan Trumbull married to?

Jonathan Trumbull's spouses include Faith Robinson[11].

What did Jonathan Trumbull do for work?

Jonathan Trumbull worked as jurist[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Jonathan Trumbull go to school?

Jonathan Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[20].

What awards did Jonathan Trumbull receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

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  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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