Orestes Brownson

American activist (1803–1876)
Person human Q1850093
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Orestes Brownson

Summary

Orestes Brownson is a human[1]. Born in Stockbridge[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1803[3]. He died in Detroit[4]. He died on January 1, 1876[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Orestes Brownson was born in Stockbridge[2].
  • Orestes Brownson died in Detroit[4].
  • Orestes Brownson was born on September 16, 1803[3].
  • Orestes Brownson was born on January 1, 1803[9].
  • Orestes Brownson died on January 1, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame[10].
  • A child of Orestes Brownson was Henry Francis Brownson[11].
  • Orestes Brownson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Orestes Brownson worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Orestes Brownson's professions included writer[7].
  • Orestes Brownson's education included a stint at Mystical Seven[13].
  • Orestes Brownson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Orestes Brownson is recorded as male[15].
  • Orestes Brownson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Orestes Brownson was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • Orestes Brownson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Orestes Brownson's Commons category is recorded as Orestes Brownson[19].
  • Orestes Brownson's family name is recorded as Brownson[20].
  • Orestes Brownson's given name is recorded as Oreste[21].
  • Orestes Brownson's depicted by is recorded as Orestes A. Brownson[22].
  • Orestes Brownson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.)[23].
  • Orestes Brownson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • Orestes Brownson's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • Orestes Brownson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Orestes Brownson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Orestes Brownson was born in Stockbridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1803[3] and January 1, 1803[9].

Education

Orestes Brownson's education included a stint at Mystical Seven[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

A child of Orestes Brownson was Henry Francis Brownson[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[17], a political party[28], in United States[29], founded in 1854[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and Democratic Party[18], a political party[32], in United States[33], founded in 1828[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35].

Death and Burial

Orestes Brownson died on January 1, 1876[5]. He died in Detroit[4]. He is buried at Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame[10].

Why It Matters

Orestes Brownson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Orestes Brownson born?

Orestes Brownson's place of birth was Stockbridge[2].

Where did Orestes Brownson die?

Orestes Brownson died in Detroit[4].

What did Orestes Brownson do for work?

Orestes Brownson worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Where did Orestes Brownson go to school?

Orestes Brownson was educated at Mystical Seven[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058528773506706
    Occupation philosopher, writer
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    Family name Brownson
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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