Joshua Coit

American politician (1758-1798)
Person human Q1701028
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Joshua Coit

Summary

Joshua Coit is a human[1]. Born in New London[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1758[3]. He died in New London[4]. He died on September 5, 1798[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New London[2], Joshua Coit…
  • Joshua Coit died in New London[4].
  • Joshua Coit was born on October 7, 1758[3].
  • Joshua Coit died on September 5, 1798[5].
  • Burial took place at Connecticut[9].
  • Joshua Coit's father was Joseph Coit[10].
  • Joshua Coit's mother was Lydia Lathrop[11].
  • Joshua Coit held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joshua Coit worked as a politician[6].
  • Joshua Coit's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joshua Coit held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Joshua Coit held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[14].
  • Joshua Coit's education included a stint at Harvard College[15].
  • Joshua Coit is recorded as male[16].
  • Joshua Coit's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joshua Coit was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[18].
  • Joshua Coit's family name is recorded as Coit[19].
  • Joshua Coit's given name is recorded as Joshua[20].
  • Joshua Coit's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Joshua Coit's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Joshua Coit's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New London[2], Joshua Coit… he was born on October 7, 1758[3]. His father was Joseph Coit[10]. His mother was Lydia Lathrop[11].

Education

Joshua Coit's education included a stint at Harvard College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[24], in United States[25] and Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[14].

Personal Life

Joshua Coit was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[18].

Death and Burial

Joshua Coit died on September 5, 1798[5]. He passed away in New London[4]. He is buried at Connecticut[9].

Why It Matters

Joshua Coit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Joshua Coit born?

Joshua Coit's place of birth was New London[2].

Where did Joshua Coit die?

Joshua Coit died in New London[4].

Who were Joshua Coit's parents?

Joshua Coit's father was Joseph Coit[10]. Joshua Coit's mother was Lydia Lathrop[11].

What did Joshua Coit do for work?

Joshua Coit worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Joshua Coit go to school?

Joshua Coit was educated at Harvard College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . 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 Connecticut
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Mother Lydia Lathrop
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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