Richard Stockton

American politician (1764-1828)
Person human Q433833
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Richard Stockton

Summary

Richard Stockton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Princeton[2]. He was born on April 17, 1764[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on March 7, 1828[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Stockton's place of birth was Princeton[2].
  • Richard Stockton passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Richard Stockton was born on April 17, 1764[3].
  • Richard Stockton died on March 7, 1828[5].
  • Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[9].
  • Richard Stockton's father was Richard Stockton[10].
  • Richard Stockton's mother was Annis Boudinot Stockton[11].
  • Richard Stockton was married to Mary Field Stockton[12].
  • A child of Richard Stockton was Robert F. Stockton[13].
  • A child of Richard Stockton was Caroline Stockton Rotch[14].
  • Richard Stockton held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Richard Stockton's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Stockton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Richard Stockton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Richard Stockton held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Richard Stockton held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Richard Stockton's education included a stint at Princeton University[19].
  • Richard Stockton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[20].
  • Richard Stockton is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Stockton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Stockton was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].
  • Richard Stockton's Commons category is recorded as Richard Stockton (U.S. senator)[24].
  • Richard Stockton's family name is recorded as Stockton[25].
  • Richard Stockton's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Stockton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Princeton[2], Richard Stockton… he was born on April 17, 1764[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Annis Boudinot Stockton[11].

Education

Richard Stockton's education included a stint at Princeton University[19].

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] and United States senator[17], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Among Richard Stockton's spouses was Mary Field Stockton[12]. Children include Robert F. Stockton[13], a politician[32], 1795–1866[33], of United States[34] and Caroline Stockton Rotch[14], 1800–1856[35]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].

Death and Burial

Richard Stockton died on March 7, 1828[5]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He is buried at Princeton Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Stockton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Richard Stockton born?

Richard Stockton was born in Princeton[2].

Where did Richard Stockton die?

Richard Stockton died in Princeton[4].

Who were Richard Stockton's parents?

Richard Stockton's father was Richard Stockton[10]. Richard Stockton's mother was Annis Boudinot Stockton[11].

Who was Richard Stockton married to?

Richard Stockton's spouses include Mary Field Stockton[12].

What did Richard Stockton do for work?

Richard Stockton worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Richard Stockton go to school?

Richard Stockton was educated at Princeton University[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard
    Educated at Princeton University
    Place of birth Princeton
    Child Robert F. Stockton, Caroline Stockton Rotch
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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