Nathaniel Gorham

American businessman and politician 1738-1796
Person human Q1378295
Nathaniel Gorham
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Nathaniel Gorham

Summary

Nathaniel Gorham is a human[1]. He was born in Charlestown[2]. He was born on May 27, 1738[3]. He died in Charlestown[4]. He died on June 11, 1796[5]. He worked as a politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nathaniel Gorham was born in Charlestown[2].
  • Nathaniel Gorham died in Charlestown[4].
  • Nathaniel Gorham was born on May 27, 1738[3].
  • Nathaniel Gorham died on June 11, 1796[5].
  • Nathaniel Gorham is buried at Boston[10].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's father was Nathaniel Gorham[11].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's mother was Mary Soley[12].
  • Nathaniel Gorham was married to Rebecca Call[13].
  • A child of Nathaniel Gorham was Benjamin Gorham[14].
  • A child of Nathaniel Gorham was Ann Gorham[15].
  • A child of Nathaniel Gorham was Lydia Gorham[16].
  • Nathaniel Gorham held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's professions included politician[6].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's professions included merchant[7].
  • Nathaniel Gorham worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Nathaniel Gorham held the position of President of the Continental Congress[18].
  • Nathaniel Gorham held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[19].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[20].
  • Nathaniel Gorham is recorded as male[21].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nathaniel Gorham was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's Commons category is recorded as Nathaniel Gorham[24].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's family name is recorded as Gorham[25].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's given name is recorded as Nathaniel[26].
  • Nathaniel Gorham's depicted by is recorded as Nathaniel Gorham[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Charlestown[2], Nathaniel Gorham… he was born on May 27, 1738[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Mary Soley[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include President of the Continental Congress[18], a position[28], founded in 1774[29] and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[19].

Personal Life

Among Nathaniel Gorham's spouses was Rebecca Call[13]. Children include Benjamin Gorham[14], a politician[30], 1775–1855[31], of United States[32]; Ann Gorham[15], 1771–1830[33]; and Lydia Gorham[16], 1778–1856[34]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[20]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].

Death and Burial

Nathaniel Gorham died on June 11, 1796[5]. He passed away in Charlestown[4]. Burial took place at Boston[10].

Why It Matters

Nathaniel Gorham ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Nathaniel Gorham born?

Nathaniel Gorham was born in Charlestown[2].

Where did Nathaniel Gorham die?

Nathaniel Gorham passed away in Charlestown[4].

Who were Nathaniel Gorham's parents?

Nathaniel Gorham's father was Nathaniel Gorham[11]. Nathaniel Gorham's mother was Mary Soley[12].

Who was Nathaniel Gorham married to?

Nathaniel Gorham's spouses include Rebecca Call[13].

What did Nathaniel Gorham do for work?

Nathaniel Gorham worked as politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Benjamin Gorham, Ann Gorham, Lydia Gorham
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  2. 5d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Benjamin Gorham, Ann Gorham, Lydia Gorham
    Place of burial Boston
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