Pierpont Edwards

United States federal judge (1750–1826)
Person human Q7191944
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Pierpont Edwards

Summary

Pierpont Edwards is a human[1]. Born in Northampton[2], he… he was born on +1750-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bridgeport[4]. He died on +1826-04-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pierpont Edwards's place of birth was Northampton[2].
  • Pierpont Edwards passed away in Bridgeport[4].
  • Pierpont Edwards was born on +1750-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pierpont Edwards died on +1826-04-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[10].
  • Pierpont Edwards's father was Jonathan Edwards[11].
  • Pierpont Edwards's mother was Sarah Edwards[12].
  • Pierpont Edwards was married to Frances Ogden Edwards[13].
  • A child of Pierpont Edwards was John Stark Edwards[14].
  • A child of Pierpont Edwards was Susan Edwards[15].
  • A child of Pierpont Edwards was Henry W. Edwards[16].
  • A child of Pierpont Edwards was Henrietta Frances Edwards Whitney[17].
  • Pierpont Edwards held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Pierpont Edwards's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Pierpont Edwards's professions included judge[7].
  • Pierpont Edwards worked as a politician[8].
  • Pierpont Edwards held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[19].
  • Pierpont Edwards held the position of Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut[20].
  • Pierpont Edwards held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[21].
  • Pierpont Edwards held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[22].
  • Pierpont Edwards held the position of Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives[23].
  • Pierpont Edwards's education included a stint at Princeton University[24].
  • Pierpont Edwards's image is recorded as William Jennys - Portrait of Judge Pierpont Edwards (1750-1826) - 1968.30.4 - Yale University Art Gallery.jpg[25].
  • Pierpont Edwards is recorded as male[26].
  • Pierpont Edwards's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierpont Edwards's place of birth was Northampton[2]. He was born on +1750-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jonathan Edwards[11]. His mother was Sarah Edwards[12].

Education

Pierpont Edwards's education included a stint at Princeton University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[19]; Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut[20]; and Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives[23], a public office[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Pierpont Edwards was married to Frances Ogden Edwards[13]. Children include John Stark Edwards[14], a soldier[30], 1777–1813[31]; Susan Edwards[15], 1771–1855[32]; Henry W. Edwards[16], a politician[33], 1779–1847[34], of United States[35]; and Henrietta Frances Edwards Whitney[17], 1786–1870[36]. He was affiliated with the Toleration Party[37].

Death and Burial

Pierpont Edwards died on +1826-04-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bridgeport[4]. Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Pierpont Edwards ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Pierpont Edwards born?

Born in Northampton[2], Pierpont Edwards…

Where did Pierpont Edwards die?

Pierpont Edwards died in Bridgeport[4].

Who were Pierpont Edwards's parents?

Pierpont Edwards's father was Jonathan Edwards[11]. Pierpont Edwards's mother was Sarah Edwards[12].

Who was Pierpont Edwards married to?

Pierpont Edwards's spouses include Frances Ogden Edwards[13].

What did Pierpont Edwards do for work?

Pierpont Edwards worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8].

Where did Pierpont Edwards go to school?

Pierpont Edwards was educated at Princeton University[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [37] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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