Joseph Hopkinson

American politician, Representative from Pennsylvania and United States District Judge (1770-1842)
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Joseph Hopkinson

Summary

Joseph Hopkinson is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1770[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 15, 1842[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], songwriter[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Joseph Hopkinson…
  • Joseph Hopkinson died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was born on November 12, 1770[3].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was born on January 1, 1770[12].
  • Joseph Hopkinson died on January 15, 1842[5].
  • Joseph Hopkinson died on January 1, 1842[13].
  • Burial took place at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery[14].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's father was Francis Hopkinson[15].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was married to Emily Mifflin Hopkinson[16].
  • A child of Joseph Hopkinson was Francis Hopkinson[17].
  • A child of Joseph Hopkinson was Oliver Hopkinson[18].
  • Joseph Hopkinson held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Joseph Hopkinson worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joseph Hopkinson worked as a judge[8].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's professions included writer[10].
  • Joseph Hopkinson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Joseph Hopkinson held the position of Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[21].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was educated at University of Pennsylvania[22].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Joseph Hopkinson is recorded as male[24].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Joseph Hopkinson was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].
  • Joseph Hopkinson's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Hopkinson[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1770-11-12[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1842-01-15[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e65a986e-975f-431b-aa29-0a6bb47845ac[32]

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Origins and Family

Joseph Hopkinson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 12, 1770[3] and January 1, 1770[12]. His father was Francis Hopkinson[15].

Education

Joseph Hopkinson's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], songwriter[9], and writer[10]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[20], a member of parliament[33], in United States[34] and Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[21], a position[35], in United States[36].

Personal Life

Joseph Hopkinson was married to Emily Mifflin Hopkinson[16]. Children include Francis Hopkinson[17], 1796–1870[37], of United States[38] and Oliver Hopkinson[18]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 15, 1842[5] and January 1, 1842[13]. Joseph Hopkinson passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Joseph Hopkinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Hopkinson born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Joseph Hopkinson…

Where did Joseph Hopkinson die?

Joseph Hopkinson passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Joseph Hopkinson's parents?

Joseph Hopkinson's father was Francis Hopkinson[15].

Who was Joseph Hopkinson married to?

Joseph Hopkinson's spouses include Emily Mifflin Hopkinson[16].

What did Joseph Hopkinson do for work?

Joseph Hopkinson worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], songwriter[9], and writer[10].

Where did Joseph Hopkinson go to school?

Joseph Hopkinson was educated at University of Pennsylvania[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . research.frick.org. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Member of political party Federalist Party
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
    Work location Trenton
    Writing language English
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