Justin Smith Morrill

American politician (1810–1898)
Person human Q1045864
Justin Smith Morrill
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Justin Smith Morrill

Summary

Justin Smith Morrill is a human[1]. Born in Strafford[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1810[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on December 28, 1898[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Justin Smith Morrill's place of birth was Strafford[2].
  • Justin Smith Morrill passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Justin Smith Morrill was born on April 14, 1810[3].
  • Justin Smith Morrill died on December 28, 1898[5].
  • Justin Smith Morrill died on December 23, 1898[8].
  • Burial took place at Strafford Cemetery[9].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's father was Nathaniel Morrill[10].
  • Among Justin Smith Morrill's spouses was Ruth Barrell Swan Morrill[11].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's professions included politician[6].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of Republican Conference Chairman of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Justin Smith Morrill held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's education included a stint at Thetford Academy[19].
  • Justin Smith Morrill was a member of Delta Upsilon[20].
  • Justin Smith Morrill is recorded as male[21].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Justin Smith Morrill was affiliated with the Whig Party[23].
  • Justin Smith Morrill was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's Commons category is recorded as Justin Smith Morrill[25].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's family name is recorded as Morrill[26].
  • Justin Smith Morrill's given name is recorded as Justin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Justin Smith Morrill's place of birth was Strafford[2]. He was born on April 14, 1810[3]. His father was Nathaniel Morrill[10].

Education

Justin Smith Morrill's education included a stint at Thetford Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Justin Smith Morrill's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Republican Conference Chairman of the United States House of Representatives[14], a position[30], in United States[31]; and United States senator[15], a position[32], in United States[33].

Personal Life

Among Justin Smith Morrill's spouses was Ruth Barrell Swan Morrill[11]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[23] and Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 28, 1898[5] and December 23, 1898[8]. Justin Smith Morrill died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Strafford Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Justin Smith Morrill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Justin Smith Morrill born?

Justin Smith Morrill was born in Strafford[2].

Where did Justin Smith Morrill die?

Justin Smith Morrill died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Justin Smith Morrill's parents?

Justin Smith Morrill's father was Nathaniel Morrill[10].

Who was Justin Smith Morrill married to?

Justin Smith Morrill's spouses include Ruth Barrell Swan Morrill[11].

What did Justin Smith Morrill do for work?

Justin Smith Morrill worked as politician[6].

Where did Justin Smith Morrill go to school?

Justin Smith Morrill was educated at Thetford Academy[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . senate.gov. senate.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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