Samuel Griswold Goodrich

American author (1793-1860)
Person human Q719978
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Samuel Griswold Goodrich

Summary

Samuel Griswold Goodrich is a human[1]. Born in Ridgefield[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1793[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 9, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's place of birth was Ridgefield[2].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich died in New York City[4].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich was born on August 19, 1793[3].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich was born on 1793[10].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich died on May 9, 1860[5].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich died on 1860[11].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's father was Samuel Goodrich[12].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's mother was Elizabeth Ely Goodrich[13].
  • A child of Samuel Griswold Goodrich was Mary Wolcott Lowell[14].
  • A child of Samuel Griswold Goodrich was Emily Goodrich Smith[15].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Samuel Griswold Goodrich's native language[17].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich worked as a politician[6].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich worked as a writer[7].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[19].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich is recorded as male[20].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich is part of Peter Parley[22].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Griswold Goodrich[23].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[24].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's family name is recorded as Goodrich[25].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's given name is recorded as Samuel[26].
  • Samuel Griswold Goodrich's pseudonym is recorded as Peter Parley[27].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Griswold Goodrich was born in Ridgefield[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 19, 1793[3] and 1793[10]. His father was Samuel Goodrich[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Ely Goodrich[13]. English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8]. Positions held include member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18], a position[28], in United States[29] and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[19], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Children include Mary Wolcott Lowell[14] and Emily Goodrich Smith[15], a correspondent[32], 1830–1903[33], of United States[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 9, 1860[5] and 1860[11]. Samuel Griswold Goodrich died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Griswold Goodrich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Griswold Goodrich born?

Samuel Griswold Goodrich was born in Ridgefield[2].

Where did Samuel Griswold Goodrich die?

Samuel Griswold Goodrich passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Samuel Griswold Goodrich's parents?

Samuel Griswold Goodrich's father was Samuel Goodrich[12]. Samuel Griswold Goodrich's mother was Elizabeth Ely Goodrich[13].

What did Samuel Griswold Goodrich do for work?

Samuel Griswold Goodrich worked as politician[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, writer, children's writer
    Position held member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Library of the World's Best Literature +1
    Sibling Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Family name Goodrich
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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