Marcus Morton

Massachusetts Democratic governor and Supreme Judicial Court associate justice (1784-1864)
Person human Q880670
Marcus Morton
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Marcus Morton

Summary

Marcus Morton is a human[1]. Born in Freetown[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1784[3]. He passed away in Taunton[4]. He died on February 6, 1864[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marcus Morton's place of birth was Freetown[2].
  • Marcus Morton died in Taunton[4].
  • Marcus Morton was born on December 19, 1784[3].
  • Marcus Morton died on February 6, 1864[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].
  • Marcus Morton's father was Nathaniel Morton[11].
  • Marcus Morton's mother was Mary Morton[12].
  • A child of Marcus Morton was Susan Morton[13].
  • A child of Marcus Morton was Frances Wood French[14].
  • A child of Marcus Morton was Marcus Morton[15].
  • Marcus Morton held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Marcus Morton's professions included politician[6].
  • Marcus Morton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Marcus Morton worked as a judge[8].
  • Marcus Morton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Marcus Morton held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18].
  • Marcus Morton held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[19].
  • Marcus Morton held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts[20].
  • Marcus Morton's education included a stint at Brown University[21].
  • Marcus Morton is recorded as male[22].
  • Marcus Morton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Marcus Morton was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[24].
  • Marcus Morton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Marcus Morton's Commons category is recorded as Marcus Morton[26].
  • Marcus Morton's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Freetown[2], Marcus Morton… he was born on December 19, 1784[3]. His father was Nathaniel Morton[11]. His mother was Mary Morton[12].

Education

Marcus Morton's education included a stint at Brown University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18], a position[30], in United States[31]; Governor of Massachusetts[19], a governor[32], in United States[33], founded in 1780[34]; and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts[20], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1780[37].

Personal Life

Children include Susan Morton[13], 1826–1900[38]; Frances Wood French[14]; and Marcus Morton[15], a lawyer[39], 1819–1891[40], of United States[41]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party[24], a political party[42], in United States[43], founded in 1791[44], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[45] and Democratic Party[25], a political party[46], in United States[47], founded in 1828[48], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[49].

Death and Burial

Marcus Morton died on February 6, 1864[5]. He died in Taunton[4]. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Marcus Morton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Morton born?

Born in Freetown[2], Marcus Morton…

Where did Marcus Morton die?

Marcus Morton died in Taunton[4].

Who were Marcus Morton's parents?

Marcus Morton's father was Nathaniel Morton[11]. Marcus Morton's mother was Mary Morton[12].

What did Marcus Morton do for work?

Marcus Morton worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Marcus Morton go to school?

Marcus Morton was educated at Brown University[21].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
    A new nation votes id MM0019
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject every politician/Massachusetts
    Place of death Taunton
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