Theodore E. Burton

American politician (1851–1929)
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Theodore E. Burton

Summary

Theodore E. Burton is a human[1]. Born in Jefferson[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1851[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 28, 1929[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and peace activist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jefferson[2], Theodore E. Burton…
  • Theodore E. Burton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Theodore E. Burton was born on December 20, 1851[3].
  • Theodore E. Burton died on October 28, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Lake View Cemetery[10].
  • Theodore E. Burton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Theodore E. Burton worked as a politician[6].
  • Theodore E. Burton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Theodore E. Burton's professions included peace activist[8].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Theodore E. Burton held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Theodore E. Burton's education included a stint at Grand River Academy[18].
  • Theodore E. Burton was educated at Grinnell College[19].
  • Theodore E. Burton's education included a stint at Oberlin College[20].
  • Theodore E. Burton is recorded as male[21].
  • Theodore E. Burton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Theodore E. Burton was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Theodore E. Burton's Commons category is recorded as Theodore E. Burton[24].
  • Theodore E. Burton's family name is recorded as Burton[25].
  • Theodore E. Burton's given name is recorded as Theodore[26].
  • Theodore E. Burton's given name is recorded as Elijah[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theodore E. Burton was born in Jefferson[2]. He was born on December 20, 1851[3].

Education

Educated at Grand River Academy[18], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30]; Grinnell College[19]; and Oberlin College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and peace activist[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[31], in United States[32] and United States senator[14], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Theodore E. Burton was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Theodore E. Burton died on October 28, 1929[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Theodore E. Burton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Theodore E. Burton born?

Theodore E. Burton was born in Jefferson[2].

Where did Theodore E. Burton die?

Theodore E. Burton died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Theodore E. Burton do for work?

Theodore E. Burton worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and peace activist[8].

Where did Theodore E. Burton go to school?

Theodore E. Burton was educated at Grand River Academy[18], Grinnell College[19], and Oberlin College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, peace activist
    Prabook id ['1059292', '1845641']
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Grand River Academy, Grinnell College, Oberlin College
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Prabook id ['1059292', '1845641']
    Family name Burton
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