Joseph Edward Willard

American politician (1865-1924)
Person human Q166792
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Joseph Edward Willard

Summary

Joseph Edward Willard is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1865[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 4, 1924[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Joseph Edward Willard…
  • Joseph Edward Willard died in New York City[4].
  • Joseph Edward Willard was born on May 1, 1865[3].
  • Joseph Edward Willard died on April 4, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's father was Joseph Clapp Willard[11].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's mother was Antonia Ford[12].
  • Among Joseph Edward Willard's spouses was Belle Layton Wyatt[13].
  • A child of Joseph Edward Willard was Belle Wyatt Willard[14].
  • Joseph Edward Willard held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Joseph Edward Willard worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Joseph Edward Willard worked as a politician[8].
  • Joseph Edward Willard held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Joseph Edward Willard held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[17].
  • Joseph Edward Willard held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[18].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's education included a stint at Virginia Military Institute[19].
  • Joseph Edward Willard was educated at Episcopal High School[20].
  • Joseph Edward Willard is recorded as male[21].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joseph Edward Willard was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Edward Willard[24].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's given name is recorded as Joseph[25].
  • Joseph Edward Willard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Joseph Edward Willard… he was born on May 1, 1865[3]. His father was Joseph Clapp Willard[11]. His mother was Antonia Ford[12].

Education

Educated at Virginia Military Institute[19], a military academy[27], in United States[28], founded in 1839[29] and Episcopal High School[20], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1839[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[33]; member of the Virginia House of Delegates[17], a position[34], in United States[35]; and United States Ambassador to Spain[18], a position[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1779[38].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Edward Willard's spouses was Belle Layton Wyatt[13]. A child of him was Belle Wyatt Willard[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Joseph Edward Willard died on April 4, 1924[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Edward Willard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Edward Willard born?

Joseph Edward Willard was born in Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Joseph Edward Willard die?

Joseph Edward Willard passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Joseph Edward Willard's parents?

Joseph Edward Willard's father was Joseph Clapp Willard[11]. Joseph Edward Willard's mother was Antonia Ford[12].

Who was Joseph Edward Willard married to?

Joseph Edward Willard's spouses include Belle Layton Wyatt[13].

What did Joseph Edward Willard do for work?

Joseph Edward Willard worked as lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8].

Where did Joseph Edward Willard go to school?

Joseph Edward Willard was educated at Virginia Military Institute[19] and Episcopal High School[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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