Reverdy Johnson

American politician (1796-1876)
Person human Q1373189
Reverdy Johnson
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Summary

Reverdy Johnson is a human[1]. Born in Annapolis[2], he… he was born on May 21, 1796[3]. He passed away in Annapolis[4]. He died on February 10, 1876[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (875 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Reverdy Johnson was born in Annapolis[2].
  • Reverdy Johnson died in Annapolis[4].
  • Reverdy Johnson was born on May 21, 1796[3].
  • Reverdy Johnson died on February 10, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Green Mount Cemetery[11].
  • Reverdy Johnson's father was John Johnson, Sr.[12].
  • Reverdy Johnson was married to Mary Mackall Johnson[13].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Maria Louise Johnson[14].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Matilda Elizabeth Bowie Johnson Gwinn[15].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Emily Contee Johnson[16].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Mary Johnson Morris[17].
  • Reverdy Johnson held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included politician[6].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included jurist[9].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States Attorney General[19].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of member of the Maryland House of Delegates[20].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of ambassador[21].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Reverdy Johnson's education included a stint at St. John's College[25].
  • Reverdy Johnson is recorded as male[26].
  • Reverdy Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Annapolis[2], Reverdy Johnson… he was born on May 21, 1796[3]. His father was John Johnson, Sr.[12].

Education

Reverdy Johnson's education included a stint at St. John's College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9]. Positions held include United States Attorney General[19], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; member of the Maryland House of Delegates[20], a position[31], in United States[32]; ambassador[21], a diplomatic rank[33]; United States senator[22], a position[34], in United States[35]; member of the State Senate of Maryland[36], a position[37], in United States[38]; and justice minister[39], a position[40].

Personal Life

Reverdy Johnson was married to Mary Mackall Johnson[13]. Children include Maria Louise Johnson[14], 1827–1893[41]; Matilda Elizabeth Bowie Johnson Gwinn[15], 1829–1911[42]; Emily Contee Johnson[16], 1832–1909[43]; and Mary Johnson Morris[17], 1822–1915[44]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[45] and Democratic Party[46].

Death and Burial

Reverdy Johnson died on February 10, 1876[5]. He passed away in Annapolis[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[47]. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Reverdy Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (875 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Reverdy Johnson born?

Reverdy Johnson's place of birth was Annapolis[2].

Where did Reverdy Johnson die?

Reverdy Johnson died in Annapolis[4].

Who were Reverdy Johnson's parents?

Reverdy Johnson's father was John Johnson, Sr.[12].

Who was Reverdy Johnson married to?

Reverdy Johnson's spouses include Mary Mackall Johnson[13].

What did Reverdy Johnson do for work?

Reverdy Johnson worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Reverdy Johnson go to school?

Reverdy Johnson was educated at St. John's College[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [39] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  21. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → reverdy-johnson
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  3. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → United States Attorney General, member of the Maryland House of Delegates, ambassador +8
    Occupation → politician, lawyer, diplomat +1
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, lawyer, diplomat +1
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Annapolis
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    Occupation → politician, lawyer, diplomat +1
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