Peter Muhlenberg

American politician (1746-1807)
Person human Q4382323
Peter Muhlenberg
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Peter Muhlenberg

Summary

Peter Muhlenberg is a human[1]. Born in Trappe[2], he… he was born on October 1, 1746[3]. He died in Grays Ferry[4]. He died on October 1, 1807[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter Muhlenberg was born in Trappe[2].
  • Peter Muhlenberg died in Grays Ferry[4].
  • Peter Muhlenberg was born on October 1, 1746[3].
  • Peter Muhlenberg died on October 1, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at Pennsylvania[9].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's father was Henry Muhlenberg[10].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[11].
  • A child of Peter Muhlenberg was Francis Swaine Muhlenberg[12].
  • A child of Peter Muhlenberg was Peter Muhlenberg[13].
  • A child of Peter Muhlenberg was Hester "Hettie" Hiester[14].
  • Peter Muhlenberg held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's professions included politician[6].
  • Peter Muhlenberg worked as a military officer[7].
  • Peter Muhlenberg held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Peter Muhlenberg held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Peter Muhlenberg is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Muhlenberg was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[22].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's Commons category is recorded as Peter Muhlenberg[23].
  • Peter Muhlenberg was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[24].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's family name is recorded as Muhlenberg[25].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's given name is recorded as Peter[26].
  • Peter Muhlenberg's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Muhlenberg was born in Trappe[2]. He was born on October 1, 1746[3]. His father was Henry Muhlenberg[10]. His mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[17], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Children include Francis Swaine Muhlenberg[12], a politician[32], 1795–1831[33], of United States[34]; Peter Muhlenberg[13]; and Hester "Hettie" Hiester[14], 1785–1872[35]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Peter Muhlenberg died on October 1, 1807[5]. He died in Grays Ferry[4]. He is buried at Pennsylvania[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Muhlenberg include Muhlenberg County[36], a county of Kentucky[37], in United States[38], founded in 1798[39].

Why It Matters

Peter Muhlenberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Muhlenberg County[36], a county of Kentucky[37], in United States[38], founded in 1798[39].

FAQs

Where was Peter Muhlenberg born?

Born in Trappe[2], Peter Muhlenberg…

Where did Peter Muhlenberg die?

Peter Muhlenberg died in Grays Ferry[4].

Who were Peter Muhlenberg's parents?

Peter Muhlenberg's father was Henry Muhlenberg[10]. Peter Muhlenberg's mother was Anna Maria Mühlenberg[11].

What did Peter Muhlenberg do for work?

Peter Muhlenberg worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

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  9. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . 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
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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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, New International Encyclopedia
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    Participated in conflict American Revolutionary War
    Sex or gender male
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, United States senator
    Military branch Continental Army
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