Reverdy Johnson

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

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], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Reverdy Johnson's father was John Johnson, Sr.[11].
  • Reverdy Johnson was married to Mary Mackall Johnson[12].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Maria Louise Johnson[13].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Matilda Elizabeth Bowie Johnson Gwinn[14].
  • A child of Reverdy Johnson was Emily Contee Johnson[15].
  • Reverdy Johnson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Reverdy Johnson worked as a politician[6].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Reverdy Johnson's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States Attorney General[17].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of member of the Maryland House of Delegates[18].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of ambassador[19].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Reverdy Johnson held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Reverdy Johnson's education included a stint at St. John's College[23].
  • Reverdy Johnson is recorded as male[24].
  • Reverdy Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Reverdy Johnson was affiliated with the Whig Party[26].
  • Reverdy Johnson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Annapolis[2], Reverdy Johnson… he was born on May 21, 1796[3]. His father was John Johnson, Sr.[11].

Education

Reverdy Johnson's education included a stint at St. John's College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include United States Attorney General[17], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; member of the Maryland House of Delegates[18], a position[31], in United States[32]; ambassador[19], a diplomatic rank[33]; United States senator[20], a position[34], in United States[35]; and member of the State Senate of Maryland[36], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Reverdy Johnson was married to Mary Mackall Johnson[12]. Children include Maria Louise Johnson[13], 1827–1893[39]; Matilda Elizabeth Bowie Johnson Gwinn[14], 1829–1911[40]; and Emily Contee Johnson[15], 1832–1909[41]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[26], a political party[42], in United States[43], founded in 1834[44], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[45] and Democratic Party[27], a political party[46], in United States[47], founded in 1828[48], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[49].

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[50]. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Reverdy Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

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.[11].

Who was Reverdy Johnson married to?

Reverdy Johnson's spouses include Mary Mackall Johnson[12].

What did Reverdy Johnson do for work?

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

Where did Reverdy Johnson go to school?

Reverdy Johnson was educated at St. John's College[23].

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  11. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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