Philip Barton Key

United States federal judge (1757-1815)
Person human Q895887
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Philip Barton Key

Summary

Philip Barton Key is a human[1]. He was born in Charlestown[2]. He was born on April 12, 1757[3]. He died in Washington County[4]. He died on June 28, 1815[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charlestown[2], Philip Barton Key…
  • Philip Barton Key died in Washington County[4].
  • Philip Barton Key was born on April 12, 1757[3].
  • Philip Barton Key died on June 28, 1815[5].
  • Philip Barton Key died on July 28, 1815[10].
  • Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].
  • Philip Barton Key's father was Francis Key[12].
  • Philip Barton Key's mother was Anne Arnold Ross[13].
  • Among Philip Barton Key's spouses was Ann Plater[14].
  • A child of Philip Barton Key was Emily Louise Hoffman[15].
  • A child of Philip Barton Key was Philip Barton Key[16].
  • Philip Barton Key held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Philip Barton Key's professions included politician[6].
  • Philip Barton Key worked as a judge[7].
  • Philip Barton Key's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Philip Barton Key held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Philip Barton Key held the position of member of the Maryland House of Delegates[19].
  • Philip Barton Key held the position of Mayor of Annapolis[20].
  • Philip Barton Key was educated at Middle Temple[21].
  • Philip Barton Key is recorded as male[22].
  • Philip Barton Key's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Philip Barton Key was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].
  • Philip Barton Key's Commons category is recorded as Philip Barton Key[25].
  • Philip Barton Key's family name is recorded as Key[26].
  • Philip Barton Key's given name is recorded as Philip[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Barton Key was born in Charlestown[2]. He was born on April 12, 1757[3]. His father was Francis Key[12]. His mother was Anne Arnold Ross[13].

Education

Philip Barton Key's education included a stint at Middle Temple[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Maryland House of Delegates[19], a position[30], in United States[31]; and Mayor of Annapolis[20], a public office[32], in United States[33], founded in 1708[34].

Personal Life

Among Philip Barton Key's spouses was Ann Plater[14]. Children include Emily Louise Hoffman[15] and he[16], 1804–1854[35]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 28, 1815[5] and July 28, 1815[10]. Philip Barton Key died in Washington County[4]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Philip Barton Key ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Philip Barton Key born?

Born in Charlestown[2], Philip Barton Key…

Where did Philip Barton Key die?

Philip Barton Key passed away in Washington County[4].

Who were Philip Barton Key's parents?

Philip Barton Key's father was Francis Key[12]. Philip Barton Key's mother was Anne Arnold Ross[13].

Who was Philip Barton Key married to?

Philip Barton Key's spouses include Ann Plater[14].

What did Philip Barton Key do for work?

Philip Barton Key worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Philip Barton Key go to school?

Philip Barton Key was educated at Middle Temple[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Retrieved . fjc.gov. Provenance: 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
  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 23d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Middle Temple
    Place of death Washington County
    Mother Anne Arnold Ross
    Family name Key
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P3373]]: [[Q6255709]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator|Relator2]]"
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