Theodore Dwight

American politician (1764-1846)
Person human Q1364108
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Theodore Dwight

Summary

Theodore Dwight is a human[1]. His place of birth was Northampton[2]. He was born on December 15, 1764[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 12, 1846[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Northampton[2], Theodore Dwight…
  • Theodore Dwight passed away in New York City[4].
  • Theodore Dwight was born on December 15, 1764[3].
  • Theodore Dwight was born on 1764[12].
  • Theodore Dwight died on June 12, 1846[5].
  • Theodore Dwight died on 1846[13].
  • Theodore Dwight is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[14].
  • Theodore Dwight's father was Timothy Dwight[15].
  • Theodore Dwight's mother was Mary Edwards[16].
  • Theodore Dwight was married to Abigail Alsop Dwight[17].
  • A child of Theodore Dwight was Theodore Dwight[18].
  • A child of Theodore Dwight was William Richard Dwight[19].
  • Theodore Dwight held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Theodore Dwight worked as a politician[6].
  • Theodore Dwight worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Theodore Dwight's professions included journalist[8].
  • Theodore Dwight's professions included biographer[9].
  • Theodore Dwight's professions included editor[10].
  • Theodore Dwight worked as a writer[21].
  • Theodore Dwight held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[22].
  • Theodore Dwight was educated at Yale University[23].
  • Theodore Dwight is recorded as male[24].
  • Theodore Dwight's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Theodore Dwight's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Dwight (lawyer)[26].
  • Theodore Dwight's family name is recorded as Dwight[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Northampton[2], Theodore Dwight… Recorded date of birth include December 15, 1764[3] and 1764[12]. His father was Timothy Dwight[15]. His mother was Mary Edwards[16].

Education

Theodore Dwight's education included a stint at Yale University[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], editor[10], and writer[21]. Theodore Dwight held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[22].

Personal Life

Theodore Dwight was married to Abigail Alsop Dwight[17]. Children include he[18], a historian[28], 1796–1866[29], of United States[30] and William Richard Dwight[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 12, 1846[5] and 1846[13]. Theodore Dwight died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Theodore Dwight ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Theodore Dwight born?

Born in Northampton[2], Theodore Dwight…

Where did Theodore Dwight die?

Theodore Dwight passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Theodore Dwight's parents?

Theodore Dwight's father was Timothy Dwight[15]. Theodore Dwight's mother was Mary Edwards[16].

Who was Theodore Dwight married to?

Theodore Dwight's spouses include Abigail Alsop Dwight[17].

What did Theodore Dwight do for work?

Theodore Dwight worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], and editor[10].

Where did Theodore Dwight go to school?

Theodore Dwight was educated at Yale University[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . New-York Tribune. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . 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. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Find a Grave. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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