Theophilus Eaton

Founder of New Haven, Connecticut, first governor of the New Haven Colony
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Theophilus Eaton

Summary

Theophilus Eaton is a human[1]. Born in Stony Stratford[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1590[3]. He passed away in Hartford[4]. He died on January 7, 1658[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theophilus Eaton was born in Stony Stratford[2].
  • Theophilus Eaton passed away in Hartford[4].
  • Theophilus Eaton was born on January 1, 1590[3].
  • Theophilus Eaton died on January 7, 1658[5].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[8].
  • Theophilus Eaton's father was Richard Eaton[9].
  • Theophilus Eaton was married to Ann Lloyd[10].
  • A child of Theophilus Eaton was Hannah Jones[11].
  • A child of Theophilus Eaton was Sir Theophilius Eaton[12].
  • A child of Theophilus Eaton was Mary Elizabeth Knight[13].
  • Theophilus Eaton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Theophilus Eaton's professions included civil servant[6].
  • Theophilus Eaton held the position of Governor of Connecticut[15].
  • Theophilus Eaton is recorded as male[16].
  • Theophilus Eaton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Theophilus Eaton's Commons category is recorded as Theophilus Eaton[18].
  • Theophilus Eaton's family name is recorded as Eaton[19].
  • Theophilus Eaton's given name is recorded as Theophilus[20].
  • Theophilus Eaton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Theophilus Eaton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Theophilus Eaton's sibling is recorded as Samuel Eaton[23].
  • Theophilus Eaton's sibling is recorded as Nathaniel Eaton[24].
  • Theophilus Eaton's social classification is recorded as slave owner[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stony Stratford[2], Theophilus Eaton… he was born on January 1, 1590[3]. His father was Richard Eaton[9].

Career and Affiliations

Theophilus Eaton worked as a civil servant[6]. He held the position of Governor of Connecticut[15].

Personal Life

Among Theophilus Eaton's spouses was Ann Lloyd[10]. Children include Hannah Jones[11], 1632–1707[26]; Sir Theophilius Eaton[12], b. 1631[27]; and Mary Elizabeth Knight[13].

Death and Burial

Theophilus Eaton died on January 7, 1658[5]. He passed away in Hartford[4]. He is buried at Grove Street Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Theophilus Eaton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Theophilus Eaton born?

Theophilus Eaton's place of birth was Stony Stratford[2].

Where did Theophilus Eaton die?

Theophilus Eaton passed away in Hartford[4].

Who were Theophilus Eaton's parents?

Theophilus Eaton's father was Richard Eaton[9].

Who was Theophilus Eaton married to?

Theophilus Eaton's spouses include Ann Lloyd[10].

What did Theophilus Eaton do for work?

Theophilus Eaton worked as civil servant[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Yale and Slavery: A History. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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