Joseph Eggleston

American politician (1754-1811)
Person human Q1706901
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Joseph Eggleston

Summary

Joseph Eggleston is a human[1]. Born in Middlesex County[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1754[3]. He passed away in Amelia County[4]. He died on February 14, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Eggleston's place of birth was Middlesex County[2].
  • Joseph Eggleston died in Amelia County[4].
  • Joseph Eggleston was born on November 24, 1754[3].
  • Joseph Eggleston died on February 14, 1811[5].
  • Joseph Eggleston died on February 13, 1811[9].
  • Burial took place at Grub Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Eggleston held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joseph Eggleston's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph Eggleston worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Joseph Eggleston held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Joseph Eggleston held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13].
  • Joseph Eggleston held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].
  • Joseph Eggleston's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[15].
  • Joseph Eggleston received the Botetourt Medal[16].
  • Joseph Eggleston is recorded as male[17].
  • Joseph Eggleston's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Joseph Eggleston's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[19].
  • Joseph Eggleston's family name is recorded as Eggleston[20].
  • Joseph Eggleston's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
  • Joseph Eggleston's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • Joseph Eggleston's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[23].
  • Joseph Eggleston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Joseph Eggleston's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Eggleston was born in Middlesex County[2]. He was born on November 24, 1754[3].

Education

Joseph Eggleston's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[26], in United States[27]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14], a position[28], in United States[29].

Recognition

Joseph Eggleston received the Botetourt Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 14, 1811[5] and February 13, 1811[9]. Joseph Eggleston died in Amelia County[4]. He is buried at Grub Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Eggleston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Eggleston born?

Joseph Eggleston's place of birth was Middlesex County[2].

Where did Joseph Eggleston die?

Joseph Eggleston died in Amelia County[4].

What did Joseph Eggleston do for work?

Joseph Eggleston worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Joseph Eggleston go to school?

Joseph Eggleston was educated at College of William & Mary[15].

What awards did Joseph Eggleston receive?

Honors received include Botetourt Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . scrc-kb.libraries.wm.edu. Retrieved . scrc-kb.libraries.wm.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Grub Hill Cemetery
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Award received Botetourt Medal
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