Oliver Wolcott

American politician, Connecticut (1726-1797)
Person human Q731813
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Oliver Wolcott

Summary

Oliver Wolcott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Windsor[2]. He was born on November 20, 1726[3]. He died in Litchfield[4]. He died on December 1, 1797[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Windsor[2], Oliver Wolcott…
  • Oliver Wolcott passed away in Litchfield[4].
  • Oliver Wolcott was born on November 20, 1726[3].
  • Oliver Wolcott died on December 1, 1797[5].
  • Oliver Wolcott is buried at East Cemetery[9].
  • Oliver Wolcott's father was Roger Wolcott[10].
  • Oliver Wolcott's mother was Sarah Wolcott[11].
  • Oliver Wolcott was married to Laura Collins Wolcott[12].
  • A child of Oliver Wolcott was Oliver Wolcott[13].
  • A child of Oliver Wolcott was Laura Wolcott Moseley[14].
  • A child of Oliver Wolcott was Mary Ann Wolcott Goodrich[15].
  • A child of Oliver Wolcott was Frederick Wolcott[16].
  • Oliver Wolcott held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Oliver Wolcott held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Oliver Wolcott worked as a politician[6].
  • Oliver Wolcott worked as a physician[7].
  • Oliver Wolcott held the position of Governor of Connecticut[19].
  • Oliver Wolcott held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut[20].
  • Oliver Wolcott was educated at Yale College[21].
  • Oliver Wolcott was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
  • Oliver Wolcott's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[23].
  • Oliver Wolcott is recorded as male[24].
  • Oliver Wolcott's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Oliver Wolcott was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].
  • Oliver Wolcott's Commons category is recorded as Oliver Wolcott[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Oliver Wolcott's place of birth was Windsor[2]. He was born on November 20, 1726[3]. His father was Roger Wolcott[10]. His mother was Sarah Wolcott[11].

Education

Oliver Wolcott was educated at Yale College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and physician[7]. Positions held include Governor of Connecticut[19], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut[20], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1639[33].

Personal Life

Among Oliver Wolcott's spouses was Laura Collins Wolcott[12]. Children include he[13], a judge[34], 1760–1833[35], of United States[36]; Laura Wolcott Moseley[14], 1761–1814[37]; Mary Ann Wolcott Goodrich[15], a socialite[38], 1765–1805[39]; and Frederick Wolcott[16], a politician[40], 1767–1837[41], of United States[42]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[23]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].

Death and Burial

Oliver Wolcott died on December 1, 1797[5]. He died in Litchfield[4]. Burial took place at East Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Oliver Wolcott ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Oliver Wolcott born?

Born in Windsor[2], Oliver Wolcott…

Where did Oliver Wolcott die?

Oliver Wolcott passed away in Litchfield[4].

Who were Oliver Wolcott's parents?

Oliver Wolcott's father was Roger Wolcott[10]. Oliver Wolcott's mother was Sarah Wolcott[11].

Who was Oliver Wolcott married to?

Oliver Wolcott's spouses include Laura Collins Wolcott[12].

What did Oliver Wolcott do for work?

Oliver Wolcott worked as politician[6] and physician[7].

Where did Oliver Wolcott go to school?

Oliver Wolcott was educated at Yale College[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oliver Wolcott. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Oliver Wolcott. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . Oliver Wolcott. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Oliver Wolcott. wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [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
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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