Pierre Van Cortlandt

American politician (1721–1814); first Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York
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Pierre Van Cortlandt

Summary

Pierre Van Cortlandt is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 10, 1721[3]. He died in Croton-on-Hudson[4]. He died on May 1, 1814[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt passed away in Croton-on-Hudson[4].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt was born on January 10, 1721[3].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt died on May 1, 1814[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery[8].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's father was Philip van Cortlandt[9].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's mother was Catherine Van Cortlandt[10].
  • Among Pierre Van Cortlandt's spouses was Joanna Livingston[11].
  • A child of Pierre Van Cortlandt was Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr.[12].
  • A child of Pierre Van Cortlandt was Philip Van Cortlandt[13].
  • A child of Pierre Van Cortlandt was Cornelia Beekman[14].
  • A child of Pierre Van Cortlandt was Ann De Peyster Van Rensselaer[15].
  • A child of Pierre Van Cortlandt was Catherine van Cortlandt[16].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's professions included politician[6].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt held the position of Lieutenant Governor of New York[18].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[19].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt is recorded as male[20].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Van Cortlandt[22].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's residence is recorded as Van Cortlandt Manor[23].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's given name is recorded as Pierre[24].
  • Pierre Van Cortlandt's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Pierre Van Cortlandt… he was born on January 10, 1721[3]. His father was Philip van Cortlandt[9]. His mother was Catherine Van Cortlandt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Pierre Van Cortlandt's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of New York[18], a position[26], in United States[27] and member of the State Senate of New York[19], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Among Pierre Van Cortlandt's spouses was Joanna Livingston[11]. Children include he, Jr.[12], a politician[30], 1762–1848[31], of United States[32]; Philip Van Cortlandt[13], a politician[33], 1749–1831[34], of United States[35]; Cornelia Beekman[14], 1753–1847[36]; Ann De Peyster Van Rensselaer[15]; and Catherine van Cortlandt[16], 1751–1829[37].

Death and Burial

Pierre Van Cortlandt died on May 1, 1814[5]. He died in Croton-on-Hudson[4]. Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre Van Cortlandt include Cortland County[38], a county of New York[39], in United States[40], founded in 1808[41].

Why It Matters

Pierre Van Cortlandt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

Entities named for him include Cortland County[38], a county of New York[39], in United States[40], founded in 1808[41].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Van Cortlandt born?

Born in New York City[2], Pierre Van Cortlandt…

Where did Pierre Van Cortlandt die?

Pierre Van Cortlandt died in Croton-on-Hudson[4].

Who were Pierre Van Cortlandt's parents?

Pierre Van Cortlandt's father was Philip van Cortlandt[9]. Pierre Van Cortlandt's mother was Catherine Van Cortlandt[10].

Who was Pierre Van Cortlandt married to?

Pierre Van Cortlandt's spouses include Joanna Livingston[11].

What did Pierre Van Cortlandt do for work?

Pierre Van Cortlandt worked as politician[6].

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  23. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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