Samuel Paynter

American politician (1768-1845)
Person human Q434619
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Samuel Paynter

Summary

Samuel Paynter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lewes[2]. He was born on August 24, 1768[3]. He died in Lewes[4]. He died on October 2, 1845[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Paynter's place of birth was Lewes[2].
  • Samuel Paynter died in Lewes[4].
  • Samuel Paynter was born on August 24, 1768[3].
  • Samuel Paynter died on October 2, 1845[5].
  • A child of Samuel Paynter was Samuel Rowland Paynter[9].
  • Samuel Paynter held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Samuel Paynter worked as a judge[6].
  • Samuel Paynter worked as a politician[7].
  • Samuel Paynter held the position of Governor of Delaware[11].
  • Samuel Paynter held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[12].
  • Samuel Paynter held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[13].
  • Samuel Paynter is recorded as male[14].
  • Samuel Paynter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Samuel Paynter was affiliated with the Federalist Party[16].
  • Samuel Paynter's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Paynter[17].
  • Samuel Paynter's residence is recorded as Lewes[18].
  • Samuel Paynter's family name is recorded as Paynter[19].
  • Samuel Paynter's given name is recorded as Samuel[20].
  • Samuel Paynter's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • Samuel Paynter's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/samuel-paynter/[22].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Paynter was born in Lewes[2]. He was born on August 24, 1768[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Governor of Delaware[11], a governor[23], in United States[24], founded in 1777[25]; member of the Delaware State Senate[12]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[13].

Personal Life

A child of Samuel Paynter was Samuel Rowland Paynter[9]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[16].

Death and Burial

Samuel Paynter died on October 2, 1845[5]. He died in Lewes[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Paynter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Paynter born?

Samuel Paynter was born in Lewes[2].

Where did Samuel Paynter die?

Samuel Paynter passed away in Lewes[4].

What did Samuel Paynter do for work?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician
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  2. 19d 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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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Occupation judge, politician
    Place of birth Lewes
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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