Joseph Desha

American politician (1768-1842)
Person human Q359460
Joseph Desha
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Joseph Desha

Summary

Joseph Desha is a human[1]. Born in Monroe County[2], he… he was born on December 9, 1768[3]. He passed away in Georgetown[4]. He died on October 11, 1842[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Desha's place of birth was Monroe County[2].
  • Joseph Desha passed away in Georgetown[4].
  • Joseph Desha was born on December 9, 1768[3].
  • Joseph Desha died on October 11, 1842[5].
  • Joseph Desha is buried at Georgetown Cemetery[8].
  • Joseph Desha's father was Robert Desha[9].
  • Joseph Desha's mother was Eleanor Holmes Desha[10].
  • A child of Joseph Desha was Isaac B. Desha[11].
  • A child of Joseph Desha was John Desha[12].
  • A child of Joseph Desha was John Rollin Langhern Desha[13].
  • Joseph Desha held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Joseph Desha worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Desha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Joseph Desha held the position of Governor of Kentucky[16].
  • Joseph Desha held the position of member of the State Senate of Kentucky[17].
  • Joseph Desha held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[18].
  • Joseph Desha is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Desha's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph Desha was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].
  • Joseph Desha's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Desha[22].
  • Joseph Desha's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[23].
  • Joseph Desha was part of the conflict War of 1812[24].
  • Joseph Desha's family name is recorded as Desha[25].
  • Joseph Desha's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Joseph Desha's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Desha's place of birth was Monroe County[2]. He was born on December 9, 1768[3]. His father was Robert Desha[9]. His mother was Eleanor Holmes Desha[10].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Desha worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Governor of Kentucky[16], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1792[32]; member of the State Senate of Kentucky[17]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[18].

Personal Life

Children include Isaac B. Desha[11], 1802–1828[33], of United States[34]; John Desha[12], 1804–1878[35], of United States[36]; and John Rollin Langhern Desha[13]. Joseph Desha was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Joseph Desha died on October 11, 1842[5]. He passed away in Georgetown[4]. He is buried at Georgetown Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Joseph Desha ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Desha born?

Born in Monroe County[2], Joseph Desha…

Where did Joseph Desha die?

Joseph Desha died in Georgetown[4].

Who were Joseph Desha's parents?

Joseph Desha's father was Robert Desha[9]. Joseph Desha's mother was Eleanor Holmes Desha[10].

What did Joseph Desha do for work?

Joseph Desha worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . 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] . wikidata.org.

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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Governor of Kentucky, member of the State Senate of Kentucky +1
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