Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet

Colonial governor of New Hampshire and Nova Scotia (1737–1820)
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Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Portsmouth[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1737[3]. He died in Halifax[4]. He died on April 8, 1820[5]. He worked as a soldier[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet passed away in Halifax[4].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet was born on August 9, 1737[3].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet died on April 8, 1820[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Paul's Church Cemetery[8].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's father was Mark Hunking Wentworth[9].
  • Among Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's spouses was Frances Wentworth[10].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet worked as a soldier[6].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[12].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet held the position of Governor of New Hampshire[13].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Harvard College[15].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet received the Person of National Historic Significance[17].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's Commons category is recorded as John Wentworth (governor)[21].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's family name is recorded as Wentworth[23].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's relative is recorded as William Wentworth[25].
  • Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

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Origins and Family

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Portsmouth[2]. He was born on August 9, 1737[3]. His father was Mark Hunking Wentworth[9].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Harvard College[15], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33].

Career and Affiliations

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet worked as a soldier[6]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[12], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36] and Governor of New Hampshire[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39] and Person of National Historic Significance[17], an award[40], in Canada[41].

Personal Life

Among Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's spouses was Frances Wentworth[10].

Death and Burial

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet died on April 8, 1820[5]. He died in Halifax[4]. He is buried at St. Paul's Church Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet born?

Born in Portsmouth[2], Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet die?

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet died in Halifax[4].

Who were Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's father was Mark Hunking Wentworth[9].

Who was Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet's spouses include Frances Wentworth[10].

What did Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet worked as soldier[6].

Where did Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet was educated at Harvard University[14] and Harvard College[15].

What awards did Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16] and Person of National Historic Significance[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . janeaustenslondon.com. janeaustenslondon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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