Martha Jefferson

First lady of Virginia, wife of Thomas Jefferson (1748-1782)
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Martha Jefferson

Summary

Martha Jefferson is a human[1]. Born in Charles City County[2], she… she was born on +1748-10-30T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Albemarle County[4]. She died on +1782-09-06T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,409 views/month, #6,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Martha Jefferson's place of birth was Charles City County[2].
  • Martha Jefferson passed away in Albemarle County[4].
  • Martha Jefferson was born on +1748-10-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Martha Jefferson died on +1782-09-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Martha Jefferson is buried at Monticello Graveyard[8].
  • Martha Jefferson's father was John Wayles[9].
  • Martha Jefferson's mother was Martha Eppes[10].
  • Among Martha Jefferson's spouses was Thomas Jefferson[11].
  • Martha Jefferson was married to Bathurst Skelton[12].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was Martha Jefferson Randolph[13].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was Mary Jefferson Eppes[14].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was Jane Randolph Jefferson[15].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was unnamed son Jefferson[16].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson I[17].
  • A child of Martha Jefferson was Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson II[18].
  • Martha Jefferson held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Martha Jefferson's professions included politician[6].
  • Martha Jefferson held the position of First Lady of Virginia[20].
  • Martha Jefferson is recorded as female[21].
  • Martha Jefferson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Martha Jefferson's ISNI is recorded as 0000000031542639[23].
  • Martha Jefferson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 55806071[24].
  • Martha Jefferson's GND ID is recorded as 1080219501[25].
  • Martha Jefferson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n92045612[26].
  • Martha Jefferson's IdRef ID is recorded as 076344444[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martha Jefferson's place of birth was Charles City County[2]. She was born on +1748-10-30T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was John Wayles[9]. Her mother was Martha Eppes[10].

Career and Affiliations

Martha Jefferson's professions included politician[6]. She held the position of First Lady of Virginia[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Thomas Jefferson[11], a teacher[28], 1743–1826[29], of United States[30], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], specialised in plantation[32] and Bathurst Skelton[12], a lawyer[33], 1744–1768[34]. Children include Martha Jefferson Randolph[13], a politician[35], 1772–1836[36], of United States[37]; Mary Jefferson Eppes[14], 1778–1804[38], of United States[39]; Jane Randolph Jefferson[15], 1774–1775[40]; unnamed son Jefferson[16], 1777–1777[41]; Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson I[17], 1780–1781[42]; and Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson II[18], 1782–1784[43].

Death and Burial

Martha Jefferson died on +1782-09-06T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Albemarle County[4]. The cause of death was puerperal disorders[44]. Burial took place at Monticello Graveyard[8].

Why It Matters

Martha Jefferson ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,409 views/month, #6,286 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Martha Jefferson born?

Born in Charles City County[2], Martha Jefferson…

Where did Martha Jefferson die?

Martha Jefferson died in Albemarle County[4].

Who were Martha Jefferson's parents?

Martha Jefferson's father was John Wayles[9]. Martha Jefferson's mother was Martha Eppes[10].

Who was Martha Jefferson married to?

Martha Jefferson's spouses include Thomas Jefferson[11] and Bathurst Skelton[12].

What did Martha Jefferson do for work?

Martha Jefferson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . en.wikisource.org. en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . A Woman of the Century. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [44] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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