Joseph Hewes

Summary

Joseph Hewes is a human^[1]. He was born in Princeton^[2]. He was born on January 23, 1730^[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia^[4]. He died on November 10, 1779^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and merchant^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Joseph Hewes's place of birth was Princeton^[2].
• Joseph Hewes passed away in Philadelphia^[4].
• Joseph Hewes was born on January 23, 1730^[3].
• Joseph Hewes was born on June 28, 1730^[9].
• Joseph Hewes was born on July 9, 1730^[10].
• Joseph Hewes died on November 10, 1779^[5].
• Burial took place at Christ Church Burial Ground^[11].
• Joseph Hewes held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[12].
• Joseph Hewes held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Joseph Hewes worked as a politician^[6].
• Joseph Hewes's professions included merchant^[7].
• Joseph Hewes held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Burgesses^[14].
• Joseph Hewes held the position of member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress^[15].
• Joseph Hewes held the position of Delegate to the Continental Congress^[16].
• Joseph Hewes held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Commons^[17].
• Joseph Hewes was educated at Princeton University^[18].
• Joseph Hewes was a member of St. Paul's Church, Edenton^[19].
• Joseph Hewes's religion is recorded as Quakers^[20].
• Joseph Hewes is recorded as male^[21].
• Joseph Hewes's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Joseph Hewes's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Hewes^[23].
• Joseph Hewes's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library^[24].
• Joseph Hewes's family name is recorded as Hewes^[25].
• Joseph Hewes's given name is recorded as Joseph^[26].
• Joseph Hewes's participant in is recorded as First North Carolina Provincial Congress^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Princeton^[2], Joseph Hewes… Recorded date of birth include January 23, 1730^[3], June 28, 1730^[9], and July 9, 1730^[10].

Education

Joseph Hewes was educated at Princeton University^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and merchant^[7]. Positions held include member of the North Carolina House of Burgesses^[14], member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress^[15], Delegate to the Continental Congress^[16], and member of the North Carolina House of Commons^[17].

Personal Life

Joseph Hewes's religion is recorded as Quakers^[20].

Death and Burial

Joseph Hewes died on November 10, 1779^[5]. He died in Philadelphia^[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Burial Ground^[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Hewes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Hewes born?

Born in Princeton^[2], Joseph Hewes…

Where did Joseph Hewes die?

Joseph Hewes passed away in Philadelphia^[4].

What did Joseph Hewes do for work?

Joseph Hewes worked as politician^[6] and merchant^[7].

Where did Joseph Hewes go to school?

Joseph Hewes was educated at Princeton University^[18].