Richard Dobbs Spaight
27th governor of North Carolina (1796-1850)
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Summary
Richard Dobbs Spaight was born on January 1, 1796[1], in New Bern[2]. He died on November 17, 1850[3], in New Bern[4]. He worked as a farmer[5], lawyer[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Craven County[9]
- Father: Richard Dobbs Spaight[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[12], Governor of North Carolina[13], member of the North Carolina Senate[14]
- Educated at: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[17], Democratic-Republican Party[18]
- Family name: Spaight[19]
- Given name: Richard[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Richard Spaight junior[22]
- Social classification: slave owner[23]
- National Governors Association biography URL: https://www.nga.org/governor/richard-dobbs-spaight-jr/[24]
Why It Matters
Richard Dobbs Spaight is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Richard Dobbs Spaight born?
Richard Dobbs Spaight was born in New Bern[2].
Where did Richard Dobbs Spaight die?
Richard Dobbs Spaight passed away in New Bern[4].
Who were Richard Dobbs Spaight's parents?
Richard Dobbs Spaight's father was Richard Dobbs Spaight[10].
What did Richard Dobbs Spaight do for work?
Richard Dobbs Spaight worked as a farmer[5], lawyer[6], and politician[7].
Where did Richard Dobbs Spaight go to school?
Richard Dobbs Spaight was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[15].