Samuel Maclay

American politician (1741–1811)
Person human Q2218628
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Samuel Maclay

Summary

Samuel Maclay is a human[1]. Born in Lurgan Township[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1741[3]. He died in Buffalo Township[4]. He died on October 5, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Maclay was born in Lurgan Township[2].
  • Samuel Maclay passed away in Buffalo Township[4].
  • Samuel Maclay was born on June 17, 1741[3].
  • Samuel Maclay died on October 5, 1811[5].
  • Samuel Maclay held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Samuel Maclay's professions included politician[6].
  • Samuel Maclay worked as a judge[7].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[10].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[11].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[12].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Samuel Maclay held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Samuel Maclay is recorded as male[16].
  • Samuel Maclay's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samuel Maclay was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].
  • Samuel Maclay's family name is recorded as Maclay[19].
  • Samuel Maclay's given name is recorded as Samuel[20].
  • Samuel Maclay's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Samuel Maclay's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[22].
  • Samuel Maclay's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[23].
  • Samuel Maclay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Samuel Maclay's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Samuel Maclay'}[25].
  • Samuel Maclay's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Maclay's place of birth was Lurgan Township[2]. He was born on June 17, 1741[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[10], a member of parliament[27], in United States[28]; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[11], a position[29], in United States[30]; member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[12], a position[31], in United States[32]; and United States senator[13], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Samuel Maclay was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Samuel Maclay died on October 5, 1811[5]. He passed away in Buffalo Township[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Maclay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Maclay born?

Born in Lurgan Township[2], Samuel Maclay…

Where did Samuel Maclay die?

Samuel Maclay passed away in Buffalo Township[4].

What did Samuel Maclay do for work?

Samuel Maclay worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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