Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth

American politician (1891-1960)
Person human Q2149011
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Summary

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth was born on April 25, 1891[1], in Boston[2]. He died on October 22, 1960[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[9]
  • Father: George Wigglesworth[10]
  • Mother: Mary Catherine Wigglesworth[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[13], legal counselor[14], United States Ambassador to Canada[15], diplomat[16]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[17], primary school[18], Harvard Law School[19], Milton Academy[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of sports team: Harvard Crimson football[22]
  • Member of political party: Republican Party[23]
  • Military branch: United States Army[24]
  • Commons category: Richard B. Wigglesworth[25]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[26], commanding officer[27]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[28]
  • Family name: Wigglesworth[29]
  • Given name: Richard[30]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
  • Name in native language: Richard B. Wigglesworth[33]

Why It Matters

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth born?

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth die?

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth died in Boston[4].

Who were Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth's parents?

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth's father was George Wigglesworth[10]. Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth's mother was Mary Catherine Wigglesworth[11].

What did Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth do for work?

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7].

Where did Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth go to school?

Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth was educated at Harvard University[17], primary school[18], and Harvard Law School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'azb', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'ja']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Wigglesworth
    Gnd id → 1367022355
    Educated at → Harvard University, primary school, Harvard University +2
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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