Richard Skinner

American politician (1778-1833)
Person human Q883144
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Richard Skinner

Summary

Richard Skinner is a human[1]. Born in Litchfield[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1778[3]. He passed away in Manchester[4]. He died on May 23, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Skinner was born in Litchfield[2].
  • Richard Skinner passed away in Manchester[4].
  • Richard Skinner was born on May 30, 1778[3].
  • Richard Skinner died on May 23, 1833[5].
  • Richard Skinner is buried at Dellwood Cemetery[10].
  • Richard Skinner was married to Fanny Pierpont Skinner[11].
  • A child of Richard Skinner was Mark Skinner[12].
  • A child of Richard Skinner was Susan Skinner Watson[13].
  • Richard Skinner held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Richard Skinner's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Skinner's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Richard Skinner's professions included judge[8].
  • Richard Skinner held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Richard Skinner held the position of Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives[16].
  • Richard Skinner held the position of Governor of Vermont[17].
  • Richard Skinner held the position of member of the Vermont House of Representatives[18].
  • Richard Skinner's education included a stint at Litchfield Law School[19].
  • Richard Skinner is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Skinner's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Skinner was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].
  • Richard Skinner's Commons category is recorded as Richard Skinner (politician)[23].
  • Richard Skinner's family name is recorded as Skinner[24].
  • Richard Skinner's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Skinner's work location is recorded as Montpelier[26].
  • Richard Skinner's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Skinner's place of birth was Litchfield[2]. He was born on May 30, 1778[3].

Education

Richard Skinner's education included a stint at Litchfield Law School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives[16], a position[30], in United States[31]; Governor of Vermont[17], a governor[32], in United States[33], founded in 1790[34]; and member of the Vermont House of Representatives[18], a position[35], in United States[36].

Personal Life

Among Richard Skinner's spouses was Fanny Pierpont Skinner[11]. Children include Mark Skinner[12], a politician[37], 1813–1887[38], of United States[39] and Susan Skinner Watson[13], 1804–1845[40]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Richard Skinner died on May 23, 1833[5]. He died in Manchester[4]. Burial took place at Dellwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Skinner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Richard Skinner born?

Richard Skinner's place of birth was Litchfield[2].

Where did Richard Skinner die?

Richard Skinner died in Manchester[4].

Who was Richard Skinner married to?

Richard Skinner's spouses include Fanny Pierpont Skinner[11].

What did Richard Skinner do for work?

Richard Skinner worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Richard Skinner go to school?

Richard Skinner was educated at Litchfield Law School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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