Samuel Willard

American theologian (1640–1707)
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Samuel Willard

Summary

Samuel Willard is a human[1]. He was born in Concord[2]. He was born on January 31, 1640[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on September 12, 1707[5]. He worked as a cleric[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Christian minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Concord[2], Samuel Willard…
  • Samuel Willard passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Samuel Willard was born on January 31, 1640[3].
  • Samuel Willard died on September 12, 1707[5].
  • Samuel Willard died on January 1, 1707[11].
  • Burial took place at Granary Burying Ground[12].
  • Samuel Willard's father was Simon Willard[13].
  • Samuel Willard's mother was Mary Sharpey[14].
  • Samuel Willard was married to Abigail Sherman[15].
  • A child of Samuel Willard was Abigail Willard[16].
  • A child of Samuel Willard was Major John Willard of Jamaica[17].
  • A child of Samuel Willard was Simon Willard[18].
  • A child of Samuel Willard was Josiah Willard[19].
  • Samuel Willard held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Samuel Willard worked as a cleric[6].
  • Samuel Willard's professions included writer[7].
  • Samuel Willard worked as a theologian[8].
  • Samuel Willard worked as a Christian minister[9].
  • Samuel Willard was educated at Harvard University[21].
  • Samuel Willard's education included a stint at Harvard College[22].
  • Samuel Willard's religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[23].
  • Samuel Willard is recorded as male[24].
  • Samuel Willard's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Samuel Willard's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Willard (1640-1707)[26].
  • Samuel Willard's family name is recorded as Willard[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Concord[2], Samuel Willard… he was born on January 31, 1640[3]. His father was Simon Willard[13]. His mother was Mary Sharpey[14].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[22], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cleric[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Christian minister[9].

Personal Life

Samuel Willard was married to Abigail Sherman[15]. Children include Abigail Willard[16], 1665–1746[35]; Major John Willard of Jamaica[17]; Simon Willard[18]; and Josiah Willard[19], a politician[36], b. 1681[37]. His religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 12, 1707[5] and January 1, 1707[11]. Samuel Willard died in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Granary Burying Ground[12].

Why It Matters

Samuel Willard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Willard born?

Samuel Willard's place of birth was Concord[2].

Where did Samuel Willard die?

Samuel Willard died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Samuel Willard's parents?

Samuel Willard's father was Simon Willard[13]. Samuel Willard's mother was Mary Sharpey[14].

Who was Samuel Willard married to?

Samuel Willard's spouses include Abigail Sherman[15].

What did Samuel Willard do for work?

Samuel Willard worked as cleric[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Christian minister[9].

Where did Samuel Willard go to school?

Samuel Willard was educated at Harvard University[21] and Harvard College[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Concord
    Citizenship
    Educated at Harvard University, Harvard College
    Child Abigail Willard, Major John Willard of Jamaica, Simon Willard +1
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