Joseph Christopher Yates

Governor of New York (1768-1837)
Person human Q444182
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Joseph Christopher Yates

Summary

Joseph Christopher Yates is a human[1]. Born in Schenectady[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1768[3]. He passed away in Schenectady[4]. He died on March 19, 1837[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schenectady[2], Joseph Christopher Yates…
  • Joseph Christopher Yates passed away in Schenectady[4].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates was born on November 9, 1768[3].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates died on March 19, 1837[5].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates died on March 9, 1837[10].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex[11].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's father was Q124035312[12].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's mother was Jannetje "Jane" Bradt/Bratt[13].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates worked as a judge[6].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates worked as a politician[8].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates held the position of Governor of New York[15].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates held the position of Mayor of Schenectady, New York[16].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[17].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates was a member of New York Court of Appeals[18].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's military branch is recorded as New York State Militia[22].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's Commons category is recorded as Joseph C. Yates[23].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates was part of the conflict American Revolution[24].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's family name is recorded as Yates[25].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Joseph Christopher Yates's work location is recorded as Albany[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Christopher Yates's place of birth was Schenectady[2]. He was born on November 9, 1768[3]. His father was Q124035312[12]. His mother was Jannetje "Jane" Bradt/Bratt[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Governor of New York[15], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; Mayor of Schenectady, New York[16]; and member of the State Senate of New York[17], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Joseph Christopher Yates was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 19, 1837[5] and March 9, 1837[10]. Joseph Christopher Yates died in Schenectady[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Christopher Yates include Yates County[33], a county of New York[34], in United States[35], founded in 1823[36].

Why It Matters

Joseph Christopher Yates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Yates County[33], a county of New York[34], in United States[35], founded in 1823[36].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Christopher Yates born?

Joseph Christopher Yates's place of birth was Schenectady[2].

Where did Joseph Christopher Yates die?

Joseph Christopher Yates died in Schenectady[4].

Who were Joseph Christopher Yates's parents?

Joseph Christopher Yates's father was Q124035312[12]. Joseph Christopher Yates's mother was Jannetje "Jane" Bradt/Bratt[13].

What did Joseph Christopher Yates do for work?

Joseph Christopher Yates worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship United States
    Participated in conflict American Revolution
    Sex or gender male
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