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].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Frankfort Cemetery[8]
- Father: Robert Johnson[9]
- Mother: Jemima Suggett[10]
- Child: Adaline Johnson Scott[11], Imogene Johnson Pence[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[15], Vice President of the United States[16], United States senator[17], member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[18], member of the State Senate of Kentucky[19]
- Educated at: Transylvania University[20]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[23], Democratic Party[24]
- Military branch: United States Volunteers[25]
- Commons category: Richard Johnson[26]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[27]
- Unmarried partner: Julia Chinn[28]
- Cause of death: stroke[29]
- Residence: Longview[30]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of the Thames[31]
- Family name: Johnson[32]
- Given name: Richard[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Richard Johnson[34]
- Commons gallery: Richard Mentor Johnson[35]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[36]
- Allegiance: United States[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Richard Mentor Johnson include Johnson County[39], a county of Iowa[40], in United States[41], founded in 1837[42].
Why It Matters
Richard Mentor Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Johnson County[39], a county of Iowa[40], in United States[41], founded in 1837[42].
FAQs
Where was Richard Mentor Johnson born?
Richard Mentor Johnson's place of birth was Louisville[2].
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[9]. Richard Mentor Johnson's mother was Jemima Suggett[10].
What did Richard Mentor Johnson do for work?
Richard Mentor Johnson worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Richard Mentor Johnson go to school?
Richard Mentor Johnson was educated at Transylvania University[20].