Rensselaer Westerlo

American politician (1776-1851)
Person human Q1530557
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Rensselaer Westerlo

Summary

Rensselaer Westerlo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on May 6, 1776[3]. He passed away in Albany[4]. He died on April 18, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rensselaer Westerlo was born in Albany[2].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo passed away in Albany[4].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo was born on May 6, 1776[3].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo died on April 18, 1851[5].
  • Burial took place at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's father was Eilardus Westerlo[10].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's mother was Catherine Livingston[11].
  • Among Rensselaer Westerlo's spouses was Jane Lansing[12].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's professions included politician[6].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo was educated at Columbia University[15].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo is recorded as male[16].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo was affiliated with the Federalist Party[18].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's family name is recorded as Westerlo[19].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's given name is recorded as Rensselaer[20].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Rensselaer Westerlo's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Albany[2], Rensselaer Westerlo… he was born on May 6, 1776[3]. His father was Eilardus Westerlo[10]. His mother was Catherine Livingston[11].

Education

Rensselaer Westerlo's education included a stint at Columbia University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Rensselaer Westerlo held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].

Personal Life

Among Rensselaer Westerlo's spouses was Jane Lansing[12]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[18].

Death and Burial

Rensselaer Westerlo died on April 18, 1851[5]. He passed away in Albany[4]. He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Rensselaer Westerlo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Rensselaer Westerlo born?

Born in Albany[2], Rensselaer Westerlo…

Where did Rensselaer Westerlo die?

Rensselaer Westerlo died in Albany[4].

Who were Rensselaer Westerlo's parents?

Rensselaer Westerlo's father was Eilardus Westerlo[10]. Rensselaer Westerlo's mother was Catherine Livingston[11].

Who was Rensselaer Westerlo married to?

Rensselaer Westerlo's spouses include Jane Lansing[12].

What did Rensselaer Westerlo do for work?

Rensselaer Westerlo worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Rensselaer Westerlo go to school?

Rensselaer Westerlo was educated at Columbia University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Date of death +1851-04-18T00:00:00Z
    Family name Westerlo
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
    Work location Washington, D.C.
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