Roger Wolcott

American politician, Governor of Massachusetts (1847-1900)
Person human Q441820
Roger Wolcott
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Roger Wolcott

Summary

Roger Wolcott is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on July 13, 1847[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on December 21, 1900[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Roger Wolcott's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Roger Wolcott died in Boston[4].
  • Roger Wolcott was born on July 13, 1847[3].
  • Roger Wolcott died on December 21, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].
  • Roger Wolcott's father was Joshua Huntington Wolcott[9].
  • Roger Wolcott's mother was Q135581655[10].
  • Among Roger Wolcott's spouses was Edith Prescott Wolcott[11].
  • A child of Roger Wolcott was Roger Wolcott[12].
  • A child of Roger Wolcott was Samuel Huntington Wolcott[13].
  • Roger Wolcott held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Roger Wolcott's professions included politician[6].
  • Roger Wolcott held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[15].
  • Roger Wolcott held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts[16].
  • Roger Wolcott was educated at Harvard Law School[17].
  • Roger Wolcott was educated at Harvard College[18].
  • Roger Wolcott is recorded as male[19].
  • Roger Wolcott's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Roger Wolcott was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Roger Wolcott's Commons category is recorded as Roger Wolcott (Massachusetts governor)[22].
  • Roger Wolcott's residence is recorded as Boston[23].
  • Roger Wolcott's family name is recorded as Wolcott[24].
  • Roger Wolcott's given name is recorded as Roger[25].
  • Roger Wolcott's described by source is recorded as Massachusetts Legislative Biography File[26].
  • Roger Wolcott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Roger Wolcott was born in Boston[2]. He was born on July 13, 1847[3]. His father was Joshua Huntington Wolcott[9]. His mother was Q135581655[10].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[17], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30] and Harvard College[18], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33].

Career and Affiliations

Roger Wolcott worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Massachusetts[15], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1780[36] and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts[16], a position[37], in United States[38], founded in 1780[39].

Personal Life

Roger Wolcott was married to Edith Prescott Wolcott[11]. Children include he[12], a politician[40], 1877–1965[41], of United States[42] and Samuel Huntington Wolcott[13], 1881–1965[43]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Roger Wolcott died on December 21, 1900[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Roger Wolcott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Roger Wolcott born?

Roger Wolcott's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Roger Wolcott die?

Roger Wolcott died in Boston[4].

Who were Roger Wolcott's parents?

Roger Wolcott's father was Joshua Huntington Wolcott[9]. Roger Wolcott's mother was Q135581655[10].

Who was Roger Wolcott married to?

Roger Wolcott's spouses include Edith Prescott Wolcott[11].

What did Roger Wolcott do for work?

Roger Wolcott worked as politician[6].

Where did Roger Wolcott go to school?

Roger Wolcott was educated at Harvard Law School[17] and Harvard College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Massachusetts Legislative Biography File. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Roger
    Spouse Edith Prescott Wolcott
    Family name Wolcott
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