Mirabeau B. Lamar

American politician (1798-1859)
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Mirabeau B. Lamar
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Mirabeau B. Lamar

Summary

Mirabeau B. Lamar is a human[1]. Born in Louisville[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1798[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on December 19, 1859[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (647 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mirabeau B. Lamar was born in Louisville[2].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar died in Richmond[4].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar was born on August 16, 1798[3].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar died on December 19, 1859[5].
  • Burial took place at Morton Cemetery[10].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's father was John Lamar[11].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's mother was Rebecca Lamar[12].
  • Among Mirabeau B. Lamar's spouses was Tabitha Burwell Jordan[13].
  • Among Mirabeau B. Lamar's spouses was Henrietta Maffitt[14].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held citizenship in Republic of Texas[16].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar worked as a politician[7].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar worked as a journalist[8].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of member of the Texas House of Representatives[17].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of President of the Republic of Texas[18].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of Vice President of the Republic of Texas[19].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of United States Ambassador to Nicaragua[20].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of United States Ambassador to Costa Rica[21].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar held the position of ambassador[22].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar was educated at Princeton University[23].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar is recorded as male[24].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[26].
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's Commons category is recorded as Mirabeau B. Lamar[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Louisville[2], Mirabeau B. Lamar… he was born on August 16, 1798[3]. His father was John Lamar[11]. His mother was Rebecca Lamar[12].

Education

Mirabeau B. Lamar's education included a stint at Princeton University[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. Positions held include member of the Texas House of Representatives[17], a position[28], in United States[29]; President of the Republic of Texas[18], a position[30], in Republic of Texas[31], founded in 1836[32]; Vice President of the Republic of Texas[19]; United States Ambassador to Nicaragua[20], a position[33], in Nicaragua[34], founded in 1851[35]; United States Ambassador to Costa Rica[21], a position[36], in Costa Rica[37]; and ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Tabitha Burwell Jordan[13] and Henrietta Maffitt[14]. Mirabeau B. Lamar was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

Mirabeau B. Lamar died on December 19, 1859[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[39]. Burial took place at Morton Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mirabeau B. Lamar include Lamar University[40], a university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1923[43], headquartered in Beaumont[44]; Lamar[45], a city in the United States[46], in United States[47], founded in 1852[48]; and Lamar County[49], a county of Texas[50], in United States[51], founded in 1841[52].

Why It Matters

Mirabeau B. Lamar ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (647 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Lamar University[40], a university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1923[43], headquartered in Beaumont[44]; Lamar[45], a city in the United States[46], in United States[47], founded in 1852[48]; and Lamar County[49], a county of Texas[50], in United States[51], founded in 1841[52].

FAQs

Where was Mirabeau B. Lamar born?

Mirabeau B. Lamar was born in Louisville[2].

Where did Mirabeau B. Lamar die?

Mirabeau B. Lamar passed away in Richmond[4].

Who were Mirabeau B. Lamar's parents?

Mirabeau B. Lamar's father was John Lamar[11]. Mirabeau B. Lamar's mother was Rebecca Lamar[12].

Who was Mirabeau B. Lamar married to?

Mirabeau B. Lamar's spouses include Tabitha Burwell Jordan[13] and Henrietta Maffitt[14].

What did Mirabeau B. Lamar do for work?

Mirabeau B. Lamar worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Mirabeau B. Lamar go to school?

Mirabeau B. Lamar was educated at Princeton University[23].

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  22. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Tabitha Burwell Jordan, Henrietta Maffitt
    Family name Lamar
    Sibling Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar I, Loretto Rebecca Lamar
    Writing language English
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