Joshua Clayton

American politician (1744-1798)
Person human Q652987
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Joshua Clayton

Summary

Joshua Clayton is a human[1]. Born in Wyoming[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1744[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on August 11, 1798[5]. He worked as a politician[6], physician[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joshua Clayton was born in Wyoming[2].
  • Joshua Clayton died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Joshua Clayton was born on July 20, 1744[3].
  • Joshua Clayton died on August 11, 1798[5].
  • Burial took place at Maryland[10].
  • Joshua Clayton's father was James Clayton[11].
  • A child of Joshua Clayton was Thomas Clayton[12].
  • Joshua Clayton held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Joshua Clayton's professions included politician[6].
  • Joshua Clayton worked as a physician[7].
  • Joshua Clayton worked as a judge[8].
  • Joshua Clayton held the position of Governor of Delaware[14].
  • Joshua Clayton held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Joshua Clayton held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[16].
  • Joshua Clayton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[17].
  • Joshua Clayton is recorded as male[18].
  • Joshua Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Joshua Clayton was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].
  • Joshua Clayton's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[21].
  • The cause of death was yellow fever[22].
  • Joshua Clayton's residence is recorded as New Castle County[23].
  • Joshua Clayton's family name is recorded as Clayton[24].
  • Joshua Clayton's given name is recorded as Joshua[25].
  • Joshua Clayton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Joshua Clayton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joshua Clayton was born in Wyoming[2]. He was born on July 20, 1744[3]. His father was James Clayton[11].

Education

Joshua Clayton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], physician[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of Delaware[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

A child of Joshua Clayton was Thomas Clayton[12]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].

Death and Burial

Joshua Clayton died on August 11, 1798[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever[22]. Burial took place at Maryland[10].

Why It Matters

Joshua Clayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Joshua Clayton born?

Born in Wyoming[2], Joshua Clayton…

Where did Joshua Clayton die?

Joshua Clayton passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Joshua Clayton's parents?

Joshua Clayton's father was James Clayton[11].

What did Joshua Clayton do for work?

Joshua Clayton worked as politician[6], physician[7], and judge[8].

Where did Joshua Clayton go to school?

Joshua Clayton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, physician, judge
    Position held Governor of Delaware, United States senator, member of the Delaware House of Representatives
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, physician, judge
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  3. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
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  4. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Educated at
    Position held Governor of Delaware, United States senator, member of the Delaware House of Representatives
    Place of birth Wyoming
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