Matthew Lyon

American politician (1749-1822)
Person human Q1909566
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Matthew Lyon

Summary

Matthew Lyon is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1749[3]. He passed away in Arkansas[4]. He died on August 1, 1822[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Matthew Lyon…
  • Matthew Lyon died in Arkansas[4].
  • Matthew Lyon was born on July 14, 1749[3].
  • Matthew Lyon died on August 1, 1822[5].
  • Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Matthew Lyon was Minerva Catlett[9].
  • Matthew Lyon held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Matthew Lyon worked as a politician[6].
  • Matthew Lyon held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • Matthew Lyon held the position of member of the Vermont House of Representatives[12].
  • Matthew Lyon held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[13].
  • Matthew Lyon is recorded as male[14].
  • Matthew Lyon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Matthew Lyon was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].
  • Matthew Lyon's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[17].
  • Matthew Lyon's Commons category is recorded as Matthew Lyon[18].
  • Matthew Lyon's family name is recorded as Lyon[19].
  • Matthew Lyon's given name is recorded as Matthew[20].
  • Matthew Lyon's work location is recorded as Montpelier[21].
  • Matthew Lyon's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Matthew Lyon's convicted of is recorded as sedition[23].
  • Matthew Lyon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Matthew Lyon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Matthew Lyon'}[25].
  • Matthew Lyon's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Lyon's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on July 14, 1749[3].

Career and Affiliations

Matthew Lyon's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[27], in United States[28]; member of the Vermont House of Representatives[12], a position[29], in United States[30]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[13].

Personal Life

A child of Matthew Lyon was Minerva Catlett[9]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

Matthew Lyon died on August 1, 1822[5]. He died in Arkansas[4]. Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Matthew Lyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Lyon born?

Matthew Lyon's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Matthew Lyon die?

Matthew Lyon died in Arkansas[4].

What did Matthew Lyon do for work?

Matthew Lyon worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Vermont House of Representatives, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
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