Philip Allen

American manufacturer and politician (1785-1865)
Person human Q438336
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Philip Allen

Summary

Philip Allen is a human[1]. Born in Providence[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1785[3]. He died in Providence[4]. He died on December 16, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philip Allen's place of birth was Providence[2].
  • Philip Allen died in Providence[4].
  • Philip Allen was born on September 1, 1785[3].
  • Philip Allen died on December 16, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Rhode Island[8].
  • Philip Allen's father was Zachariah Allen[9].
  • Philip Allen's mother was Ann Crawford Allen[10].
  • Philip Allen held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Philip Allen worked as a politician[6].
  • Philip Allen held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[12].
  • Philip Allen held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Philip Allen held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Philip Allen held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Philip Allen held the position of member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[16].
  • Philip Allen was educated at Brown University[17].
  • Philip Allen is recorded as male[18].
  • Philip Allen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Philip Allen was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Philip Allen's Commons category is recorded as Philip Allen (politician)[21].
  • Philip Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[22].
  • Philip Allen's given name is recorded as Philip[23].
  • Philip Allen's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Philip Allen's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[25].
  • Philip Allen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Philip Allen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Philip Allen'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Allen was born in Providence[2]. He was born on September 1, 1785[3]. His father was Zachariah Allen[9]. His mother was Ann Crawford Allen[10].

Education

Philip Allen was educated at Brown University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Philip Allen worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Rhode Island[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1775[30]; United States senator[13], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Philip Allen was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Philip Allen died on December 16, 1865[5]. He died in Providence[4]. Burial took place at Rhode Island[8].

Why It Matters

Philip Allen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Philip Allen born?

Philip Allen's place of birth was Providence[2].

Where did Philip Allen die?

Philip Allen died in Providence[4].

Who were Philip Allen's parents?

Philip Allen's father was Zachariah Allen[9]. Philip Allen's mother was Ann Crawford Allen[10].

What did Philip Allen do for work?

Philip Allen worked as politician[6].

Where did Philip Allen go to school?

Philip Allen was educated at Brown University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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