Paul Revere

American silversmith and Patriot in the American Revolution (1735–1818)
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Paul Revere
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Paul Revere

Summary

Paul Revere is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1735[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on May 10, 1818[5]. He worked as a silversmith[6], Minutemen[7], entrepreneur[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,956 views/month, #4,784 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Revere's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Paul Revere passed away in Boston[4].
  • Paul Revere was born on January 1, 1735[3].
  • Paul Revere died on May 10, 1818[5].
  • Burial took place at Granary Burying Ground[11].
  • Paul Revere's father was Apollos Rivoire[12].
  • Paul Revere's mother was Deborah Hitchbourn[13].
  • Paul Revere was married to Rachel Walker[14].
  • Paul Revere was married to Sarah Orne[15].
  • A child of Paul Revere was Joseph Warren Revere[16].
  • A child of Paul Revere was Paul Revere, Jr.[17].
  • A child of Paul Revere was Maria Revere Balestier[18].
  • Paul Revere held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Paul Revere's professions included silversmith[6].
  • Paul Revere's professions included Minutemen[7].
  • Paul Revere's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Paul Revere's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Paul Revere was educated at Westford Academy[20].
  • Paul Revere is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Revere's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Revere's Commons category is recorded as Paul Revere[23].
  • Paul Revere's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[24].
  • Paul Revere's residence is recorded as Paul Revere House[25].
  • Paul Revere was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[26].
  • Paul Revere's family name is recorded as Revere[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Revere was born in Boston[2]. He was born on January 1, 1735[3]. His father was Apollos Rivoire[12]. His mother was Deborah Hitchbourn[13].

Education

Paul Revere was educated at Westford Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include silversmith[6], Minutemen[7], entrepreneur[8], and military personnel[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rachel Walker[14], 1745–1813[28] and Sarah Orne[15], 1736–1773[29]. Children include Joseph Warren Revere[16], a businessperson[30], 1777–1868[31], of United States[32]; Paul Revere, Jr.[17], a silversmith[33], 1760–1813[34]; and Maria Revere Balestier[18], 1785–1847[35], of United States[36].

Death and Burial

Paul Revere died on May 10, 1818[5]. He died in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Granary Burying Ground[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Revere include Revere[37], a city in the United States[38], in United States[39], founded in 1630[40].

Why It Matters

Paul Revere ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,956 views/month, #4,784 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Revere[37], a city in the United States[38], in United States[39], founded in 1630[40].

FAQs

Where was Paul Revere born?

Born in Boston[2], Paul Revere…

Where did Paul Revere die?

Paul Revere died in Boston[4].

Who were Paul Revere's parents?

Paul Revere's father was Apollos Rivoire[12]. Paul Revere's mother was Deborah Hitchbourn[13].

Who was Paul Revere married to?

Paul Revere's spouses include Rachel Walker[14] and Sarah Orne[15].

What did Paul Revere do for work?

Paul Revere worked as silversmith[6], Minutemen[7], entrepreneur[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Paul Revere go to school?

Paul Revere was educated at Westford Academy[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . paulreverehouse.org. paulreverehouse.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . paulreverehouse.org. Retrieved . paulreverehouse.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . paulreverehouse.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Paul Revere Plaque Old North Church Boston MA USA.jpg', 'Paul Revere house.jpg
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  2. 28d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Paul Revere House
    Occupation
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    Artist files at Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, National Gallery of Art Library
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