Josiah Martin

governor of North Carolina from 1771 to 1776, and in exile until 1783
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Josiah Martin

Summary

Josiah Martin is a human[1]. Born in County Dublin[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1737[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 13, 1786[5]. He worked as a militia officer[6], army officer[7], and official[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in County Dublin[2], Josiah Martin…
  • Josiah Martin passed away in London[4].
  • Josiah Martin was born on April 23, 1737[3].
  • Josiah Martin died on April 13, 1786[5].
  • Josiah Martin is buried at St George's, Hanover Square[10].
  • Josiah Martin's father was Samuel Martin[11].
  • Josiah Martin held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • English was Josiah Martin's native language[13].
  • Josiah Martin worked as a militia officer[6].
  • Josiah Martin's professions included army officer[7].
  • Josiah Martin worked as an official[8].
  • Josiah Martin held the position of Governor of North Carolina[14].
  • Josiah Martin's religion is recorded as Church of England[15].
  • Josiah Martin is recorded as male[16].
  • Josiah Martin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Josiah Martin's military branch is recorded as militia[18].
  • Josiah Martin's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Josiah Martin's Commons category is recorded as Josiah Martin[20].
  • Josiah Martin's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[21].
  • Josiah Martin's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[22].
  • Josiah Martin's honorific prefix is recorded as Excellency[23].
  • Josiah Martin's residence is recorded as Rock Hall[24].
  • Josiah Martin's residence is recorded as New Bern[25].
  • Josiah Martin's residence is recorded as Rock Hall[26].
  • Josiah Martin's residence is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Josiah Martin was born in County Dublin[2]. He was born on April 23, 1737[3]. His father was Samuel Martin[11]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include militia officer[6], army officer[7], and official[8]. Josiah Martin held the position of Governor of North Carolina[14].

Personal Life

Josiah Martin's religion is recorded as Church of England[15].

Death and Burial

Josiah Martin died on April 13, 1786[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St George's, Hanover Square[10].

Why It Matters

Josiah Martin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Josiah Martin born?

Josiah Martin was born in County Dublin[2].

Where did Josiah Martin die?

Josiah Martin passed away in London[4].

Who were Josiah Martin's parents?

Josiah Martin's father was Samuel Martin[11].

What did Josiah Martin do for work?

Josiah Martin worked as militia officer[6], army officer[7], and official[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Retrieved . dn790004.ca.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location New Bern
    Given name Josiah
    Library of congress authority id n85329513
    Place of burial St George's, Hanover Square
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