Ralph Metcalf

American politician (1798-1858)
Person human Q1406167
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Ralph Metcalf

Summary

Ralph Metcalf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charlestown[2]. He was born on November 21, 1798[3]. He passed away in Claremont[4]. He died on August 26, 1858[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charlestown[2], Ralph Metcalf…
  • Ralph Metcalf died in Claremont[4].
  • Ralph Metcalf was born on November 21, 1798[3].
  • Ralph Metcalf died on August 26, 1858[5].
  • Ralph Metcalf is buried at Hope Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Ralph Metcalf's father was John Metcalf[10].
  • Ralph Metcalf held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ralph Metcalf worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Ralph Metcalf's professions included politician[7].
  • Ralph Metcalf held the position of Governor of New Hampshire[12].
  • Ralph Metcalf held the position of member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[13].
  • Ralph Metcalf's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[14].
  • Ralph Metcalf's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[15].
  • Ralph Metcalf is recorded as male[16].
  • Ralph Metcalf's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ralph Metcalf was affiliated with the Know Nothing Party[18].
  • Ralph Metcalf was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Ralph Metcalf was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Ralph Metcalf's family name is recorded as Metcalf[21].
  • Ralph Metcalf's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].
  • Ralph Metcalf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ralph Metcalf's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/ralph-metcalf/[24].

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Origins and Family

Ralph Metcalf was born in Charlestown[2]. He was born on November 21, 1798[3]. His father was John Metcalf[10].

Education

Ralph Metcalf's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Governor of New Hampshire[12], a governor[25], in United States[26], founded in 1776[27] and member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[13].

Personal Life

Ralph Metcalf's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[15]. Political affiliations include Know Nothing Party[18], a political party[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Republican Party[19], a political party[32], in United States[33], founded in 1854[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35]; and Democratic Party[20], a political party[36], in United States[37], founded in 1828[38], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[39].

Death and Burial

Ralph Metcalf died on August 26, 1858[5]. He passed away in Claremont[4]. Burial took place at Hope Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ralph Metcalf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Metcalf born?

Ralph Metcalf was born in Charlestown[2].

Where did Ralph Metcalf die?

Ralph Metcalf passed away in Claremont[4].

Who were Ralph Metcalf's parents?

Ralph Metcalf's father was John Metcalf[10].

What did Ralph Metcalf do for work?

Ralph Metcalf worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Ralph Metcalf go to school?

Ralph Metcalf was educated at Dartmouth College[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [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.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Governor of New Hampshire, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
    Country of citizenship United States
    Occupation lawyer, politician
    Given name Ralph
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