Richard Mentor Johnson

vice president of the United States from 1837 to 1841
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Richard Mentor Johnson
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Richard Mentor Johnson was born on October 17, 1780, in Louisville[1][2][3][4], and died of a stroke on November 19, 1850, in Frankfort[1][2][3][4]. He was a citizen of the United States and was buried at Frankfort Cemetery. He was the son of Robert Johnson[5] and Jemima Suggett[5].

He was educated at Transylvania University and worked as a politician and lawyer[6]. A member of the Baptists, he held several prominent political offices. He served as a United States senator from 1819 to 1821 and again from 1821 to 1823[7]. He later became a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1833 to 1837[7] and served as Vice President of the United States from 1837 to 1841[7].

Richard Mentor Johnson

Summary

Richard Mentor Johnson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Louisville[2]. He was born on October 17, 1780[3]. He died in Frankfort[4]. He died on November 19, 1850[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (401 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Louisville[2], Richard Mentor Johnson…
  • Richard Mentor Johnson died in Frankfort[4].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson was born on October 17, 1780[3].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson died on November 19, 1850[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[9].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's father was Robert Johnson[10].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's mother was Jemima Suggett[11].
  • A child of Richard Mentor Johnson was Adaline Johnson Scott[12].
  • A child of Richard Mentor Johnson was Imogene Johnson Pence[13].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Richard Mentor Johnson's native language[15].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of Vice President of the United States[17].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's education included a stint at Transylvania University[22].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's religion is recorded as Baptists[23].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[26].
  • Richard Mentor Johnson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Louisville[2], Richard Mentor Johnson… he was born on October 17, 1780[3]. His father was Robert Johnson[10]. His mother was Jemima Suggett[11]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Richard Mentor Johnson's education included a stint at Transylvania University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Vice President of the United States[17], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; United States senator[18], a position[33], in United States[34]; member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[35]; and member of the State Senate of Kentucky[36].

Personal Life

Children include Adaline Johnson Scott[12] and Imogene Johnson Pence[13], 1812–1883[37], of United States[38]. Richard Mentor Johnson's religion is recorded as Baptists[23]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party[26], a political party[39], in United States[40], founded in 1791[41], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[42] and Democratic Party[27], a political party[43], in United States[44], founded in 1828[45], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[46].

Death and Burial

Richard Mentor Johnson died on November 19, 1850[5]. He died in Frankfort[4]. The cause of death was stroke[47]. Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Mentor Johnson include Johnson County[48], a county of Iowa[49], in United States[50], founded in 1837[51].

Why It Matters

Richard Mentor Johnson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (401 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Johnson County[48], a county of Iowa[49], in United States[50], founded in 1837[51].

FAQs

Where was Richard Mentor Johnson born?

Born in Louisville[2], Richard Mentor Johnson…

Where did Richard Mentor Johnson die?

Richard Mentor Johnson passed away in Frankfort[4].

Who were Richard Mentor Johnson's parents?

Richard Mentor Johnson's father was Robert Johnson[10]. Richard Mentor Johnson's mother was Jemima Suggett[11].

What did Richard Mentor Johnson do for work?

Richard Mentor Johnson worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Richard Mentor Johnson go to school?

Richard Mentor Johnson was educated at Transylvania University[22].

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  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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