Patrick Henry
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Patrick Henry
Summary
Patrick Henry is a human[1]. He was born in Hanover County[2]. He was born on May 29, 1736[3]. He passed away in Campbell County[4]. He died on June 6, 1799[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,695 views/month, #5,879 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Patrick Henry's place of birth was Hanover County[2].
- Patrick Henry died in Campbell County[4].
- Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736[3].
- Patrick Henry was born on January 1, 1736[10].
- Patrick Henry died on June 6, 1799[5].
- Patrick Henry died on January 1, 1799[11].
- Patrick Henry's father was John Henry[12].
- Patrick Henry's mother was Sarah Winston Syme Henry[13].
- Patrick Henry was married to Sarah Shelton Henry[14].
- Patrick Henry was married to Dorothea Dandridge Henry[15].
- A child of Patrick Henry was John Henry[16].
- A child of Patrick Henry was Dorothea Spotswood Henry[17].
- A child of Patrick Henry was Sarah Butler Henry[18].
- Patrick Henry held citizenship in United States[19].
- Patrick Henry worked as a politician[6].
- Patrick Henry worked as a lawyer[7].
- Patrick Henry's professions included writer[8].
- Patrick Henry held the position of Governor of Virginia[20].
- Patrick Henry held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21].
- Patrick Henry is recorded as male[22].
- Patrick Henry's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Patrick Henry was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].
- Patrick Henry's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Henry[25].
- The cause of death was stomach cancer[26].
- Patrick Henry's family name is recorded as Henry[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Patrick Henry's place of birth was Hanover County[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 29, 1736[3] and January 1, 1736[10]. His father was John Henry[12]. His mother was Sarah Winston Syme Henry[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[20], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21], a position[31], in United States[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sarah Shelton Henry[14], 1736–1775[33], of United States[34] and Dorothea Dandridge Henry[15], 1757–1831[35]. Children include John Henry[16], 1796–1868[36]; Dorothea Spotswood Henry[17], 1778–1854[37]; and Sarah Butler Henry[18], 1780–1856[38]. Patrick Henry was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 6, 1799[5] and January 1, 1799[11]. Patrick Henry died in Campbell County[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[26].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Patrick Henry include Henry County[39], a county of Virginia[40], in United States[41], founded in 1777[42]; Patrick County[43], a county of Virginia[44], in United States[45], founded in 1791[46]; and USS Patrick Henry[47].
Why It Matters
Patrick Henry ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,695 views/month, #5,879 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Henry County[39], a county of Virginia[40], in United States[41], founded in 1777[42] and Patrick County[43], a county of Virginia[44], in United States[45], founded in 1791[46].
FAQs
Where was Patrick Henry born?
Patrick Henry's place of birth was Hanover County[2].
Where did Patrick Henry die?
Patrick Henry passed away in Campbell County[4].
Who were Patrick Henry's parents?
Patrick Henry's father was John Henry[12]. Patrick Henry's mother was Sarah Winston Syme Henry[13].
Who was Patrick Henry married to?
Patrick Henry's spouses include Sarah Shelton Henry[14] and Dorothea Dandridge Henry[15].
What did Patrick Henry do for work?
Patrick Henry worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8].