Joseph Dudley

Royal governor of Massachusetts (1647-1720)
Person human Q6120352
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Summary

Joseph Dudley is a human[1]. He was born in Roxbury[2]. He was born on September 23, 1647[3]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. He died on April 2, 1720[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], jurist[7], judge[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Dudley was born in Roxbury[2].
  • Joseph Dudley passed away in Roxbury[4].
  • Joseph Dudley was born on September 23, 1647[3].
  • Joseph Dudley died on April 2, 1720[5].
  • Burial took place at Eliot Burying Ground[11].
  • Joseph Dudley's father was Thomas Dudley[12].
  • Joseph Dudley's mother was Katharine Deighton Hackburne[13].
  • Among Joseph Dudley's spouses was Rebecca Tyng[14].
  • A child of Joseph Dudley was Paul Dudley[15].
  • A child of Joseph Dudley was Ann Dudley[16].
  • A child of Joseph Dudley was William Dudley[17].
  • A child of Joseph Dudley was Mary Dudley Wainwright Atkins[18].
  • Joseph Dudley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Joseph Dudley's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Joseph Dudley worked as a jurist[7].
  • Joseph Dudley's professions included judge[8].
  • Joseph Dudley's professions included politician[9].
  • Joseph Dudley held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[20].
  • Joseph Dudley held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[21].
  • Joseph Dudley held the position of Governor of the Dominion of New England[22].
  • Joseph Dudley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[23].
  • Joseph Dudley held the position of Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[24].
  • Joseph Dudley was educated at Harvard University[25].
  • Joseph Dudley is recorded as male[26].
  • Joseph Dudley's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Dudley's place of birth was Roxbury[2]. He was born on September 23, 1647[3]. His father was Thomas Dudley[12]. His mother was Katharine Deighton Hackburne[13].

Education

Joseph Dudley's education included a stint at Harvard University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], jurist[7], judge[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[20], Governor of the Dominion of New England[22], Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[23], and Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[24].

Personal Life

Joseph Dudley was married to Rebecca Tyng[14]. Children include Paul Dudley[15], a lawyer[28], 1675–1751[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Ann Dudley[16], 1684–1776[31]; William Dudley[17], 1686–1720[32]; and Mary Dudley Wainwright Atkins[18], 1692–1774[33].

Death and Burial

Joseph Dudley died on April 2, 1720[5]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. Burial took place at Eliot Burying Ground[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Dudley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Dudley born?

Joseph Dudley's place of birth was Roxbury[2].

Where did Joseph Dudley die?

Joseph Dudley died in Roxbury[4].

Who were Joseph Dudley's parents?

Joseph Dudley's father was Thomas Dudley[12]. Joseph Dudley's mother was Katharine Deighton Hackburne[13].

Who was Joseph Dudley married to?

Joseph Dudley's spouses include Rebecca Tyng[14].

What did Joseph Dudley do for work?

Joseph Dudley worked as diplomat[6], jurist[7], judge[8], and politician[9].

Where did Joseph Dudley go to school?

Joseph Dudley was educated at Harvard University[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → diplomat, jurist, judge +1
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