Theodore Frelinghuysen

(1787-1862) American politician
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Theodore Frelinghuysen
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Theodore Frelinghuysen

Summary

Theodore Frelinghuysen is a human[1]. He was born in Franklin Township[2]. He was born on March 28, 1787[3]. He passed away in New Brunswick[4]. He died on April 12, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Frelinghuysen was born in Franklin Township[2].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen passed away in New Brunswick[4].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen was born on March 28, 1787[3].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen died on April 12, 1862[5].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen is buried at First Reformed Church Cemetery[9].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's father was Frederick Frelinghuysen[10].
  • A child of Theodore Frelinghuysen was Frederick T. Frelinghuysen[11].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen worked as a politician[6].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of New Jersey Attorney General[13].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of President of Rutgers University[14].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen held the position of Mayor of Newark, New Jersey[18].
  • Among Theodore Frelinghuysen's employers was New York University[19].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen was employed by Rutgers University[20].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen was educated at Princeton University[21].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen is recorded as male[22].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen was affiliated with the National Republican Party[24].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Frelinghuysen (1787-1862)[25].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's family name is recorded as Frelinghuysen[26].
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen's given name is recorded as Theodore[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Franklin Township[2], Theodore Frelinghuysen… he was born on March 28, 1787[3]. His father was Frederick Frelinghuysen[10].

Education

Theodore Frelinghuysen was educated at Princeton University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Employers include New York University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Rutgers University[20], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1766[34]. Positions held include New Jersey Attorney General[13], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1776[37]; President of Rutgers University[14]; United States senator[15], a position[38], in United States[39]; and Mayor of Newark, New Jersey[18], a public office[40], in United States[41], founded in 1836[42].

Personal Life

A child of Theodore Frelinghuysen was Frederick T. Frelinghuysen[11]. He was affiliated with the National Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Theodore Frelinghuysen died on April 12, 1862[5]. He died in New Brunswick[4]. Burial took place at First Reformed Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Theodore Frelinghuysen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Theodore Frelinghuysen born?

Theodore Frelinghuysen's place of birth was Franklin Township[2].

Where did Theodore Frelinghuysen die?

Theodore Frelinghuysen died in New Brunswick[4].

Who were Theodore Frelinghuysen's parents?

Theodore Frelinghuysen's father was Frederick Frelinghuysen[10].

What did Theodore Frelinghuysen do for work?

Theodore Frelinghuysen worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Theodore Frelinghuysen go to school?

Theodore Frelinghuysen was educated at Princeton University[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  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. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 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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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Sibling John Frederick Frelinghuysen, Frederick Frelinghuysen II
    Place of death New Brunswick
    Citizenship
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