Joseph Brant

Mohawk leader (1742-1807)
Person human Q505146
Joseph Brant
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Joseph Brant

Summary

Joseph Brant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ohio Country[2]. He was born on January 1, 1742[3]. He died in Burlington[4]. He died on November 24, 1807[5]. He worked as a politician[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,210 views/month, #6,454 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ohio Country[2], Joseph Brant…
  • Joseph Brant passed away in Burlington[4].
  • Joseph Brant was born on January 1, 1742[3].
  • Joseph Brant died on November 24, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at Mohawk Chapel Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Brant was married to Catharine Brant[11].
  • A child of Joseph Brant was John Brant[12].
  • A child of Joseph Brant was Elizabeth Brant[13].
  • A child of Joseph Brant was Catherine Brant John[14].
  • Joseph Brant held citizenship in Iroquois[15].
  • Joseph Brant is identified as part of the Mohawk ethnic group[16].
  • Joseph Brant worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Brant's professions included traditional leader or chief[7].
  • Joseph Brant worked as a soldier[8].
  • Joseph Brant held the position of war chief[17].
  • Joseph Brant held the position of captain[18].
  • Joseph Brant received the Person of National Historic Significance[19].
  • Joseph Brant's religion is recorded as Church of England[20].
  • Joseph Brant is recorded as male[21].
  • Joseph Brant's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joseph Brant's military branch is recorded as Loyalist[23].
  • Joseph Brant's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Brant[24].
  • Joseph Brant was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[25].
  • Joseph Brant's family name is recorded as Brant[26].
  • Joseph Brant's given name is recorded as Joseph[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ohio Country[2], Joseph Brant… he was born on January 1, 1742[3]. He is identified as part of the Mohawk ethnic group[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and soldier[8]. Positions held include war chief[17] and captain[18], a military rank[28].

Recognition

Joseph Brant received the Person of National Historic Significance[19].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Brant's spouses was Catharine Brant[11]. Children include John Brant[12], 1794–1832[29], of Canada[30]; Elizabeth Brant[13], 1796–1845[31]; and Catherine Brant John[14], 1792–1867[32]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[20].

Death and Burial

Joseph Brant died on November 24, 1807[5]. He died in Burlington[4]. Burial took place at Mohawk Chapel Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Brant include Brant[33], a town in the United States[34], in United States[35].

Why It Matters

Joseph Brant ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,210 views/month, #6,454 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Brant[33], a town in the United States[34], in United States[35].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Brant born?

Joseph Brant was born in Ohio Country[2].

Where did Joseph Brant die?

Joseph Brant died in Burlington[4].

Who was Joseph Brant married to?

Joseph Brant's spouses include Catharine Brant[11].

What did Joseph Brant do for work?

Joseph Brant worked as politician[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and soldier[8].

What awards did Joseph Brant receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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