Theodore Lyman

American philanthropist, politician, and author 1792-1849
Person human Q7781899
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Theodore Lyman

Summary

Theodore Lyman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on September 20, 1792[3]. He died in Brookline[4]. He died on July 18, 1849[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Lyman was born in Boston[2].
  • Theodore Lyman passed away in Brookline[4].
  • Theodore Lyman was born on September 20, 1792[3].
  • Theodore Lyman was born on February 17, 1792[10].
  • Theodore Lyman died on July 18, 1849[5].
  • Theodore Lyman is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].
  • Theodore Lyman's father was Theodore Lyman[12].
  • Theodore Lyman's mother was Lydia Williams[13].
  • Among Theodore Lyman's spouses was Mary Elizabeth Henderson[14].
  • A child of Theodore Lyman was Theodore Lyman[15].
  • Theodore Lyman held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Theodore Lyman's professions included politician[6].
  • Theodore Lyman worked as a historian[7].
  • Theodore Lyman's professions included writer[8].
  • Theodore Lyman held the position of Mayor of Boston[17].
  • Theodore Lyman held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18].
  • Theodore Lyman was educated at Harvard University[19].
  • Theodore Lyman is recorded as male[20].
  • Theodore Lyman's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Theodore Lyman was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Theodore Lyman's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Lyman II[23].
  • Theodore Lyman's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[24].
  • Theodore Lyman's family name is recorded as Lyman[25].
  • Theodore Lyman's given name is recorded as Theodore[26].
  • Theodore Lyman's work location is recorded as Boston[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theodore Lyman was born in Boston[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 20, 1792[3] and February 17, 1792[10]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Lydia Williams[13].

Education

Theodore Lyman's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Mayor of Boston[17], a public office[28], in United States[29] and member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Among Theodore Lyman's spouses was Mary Elizabeth Henderson[14]. A child of him was he[15]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Theodore Lyman died on July 18, 1849[5]. He passed away in Brookline[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Theodore Lyman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Theodore Lyman born?

Theodore Lyman was born in Boston[2].

Where did Theodore Lyman die?

Theodore Lyman passed away in Brookline[4].

Who were Theodore Lyman's parents?

Theodore Lyman's father was Theodore Lyman[12]. Theodore Lyman's mother was Lydia Williams[13].

Who was Theodore Lyman married to?

Theodore Lyman's spouses include Mary Elizabeth Henderson[14].

What did Theodore Lyman do for work?

Theodore Lyman worked as politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Theodore Lyman go to school?

Theodore Lyman was educated at Harvard University[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Q75653886. 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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