Theophilus Parsons

American law professor (1797-1882)
Person human Q7782318
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Theophilus Parsons

Summary

Theophilus Parsons is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1797[3]. He died on January 1, 1882[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and biographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Theophilus Parsons…
  • Theophilus Parsons was born on January 1, 1797[3].
  • Theophilus Parsons was born on May 17, 1797[8].
  • Theophilus Parsons died on January 1, 1882[4].
  • Theophilus Parsons died on January 26, 1882[9].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Theophilus Parsons's father was Theophilus Parsons[11].
  • Theophilus Parsons's mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons[12].
  • Theophilus Parsons was married to Catherine Amory Chandler Parsons[13].
  • A child of Theophilus Parsons was Emily Elizabeth Parsons[14].
  • Theophilus Parsons held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Theophilus Parsons worked as a writer[5].
  • Theophilus Parsons's professions included biographer[6].
  • Theophilus Parsons was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • Theophilus Parsons's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Theophilus Parsons was educated at Harvard College[18].
  • Theophilus Parsons received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Theophilus Parsons is recorded as male[20].
  • Theophilus Parsons's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Theophilus Parsons's family name is recorded as Parsons[22].
  • Theophilus Parsons's given name is recorded as Theophilus[23].
  • Theophilus Parsons's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Theophilus Parsons's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].

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Origins and Family

Theophilus Parsons was born in Boston[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1797[3] and May 17, 1797[8]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[17], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1636[28], headquartered in Cambridge[29] and Harvard College[18], a college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1636[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and biographer[6]. Theophilus Parsons was employed by Harvard University[16].

Recognition

Theophilus Parsons received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

Personal Life

Among Theophilus Parsons's spouses was Catherine Amory Chandler Parsons[13]. A child of him was Emily Elizabeth Parsons[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1882[4] and January 26, 1882[9]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Theophilus Parsons ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Theophilus Parsons born?

Theophilus Parsons's place of birth was Boston[2].

Who were Theophilus Parsons's parents?

Theophilus Parsons's father was Theophilus Parsons[11]. Theophilus Parsons's mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons[12].

Who was Theophilus Parsons married to?

Theophilus Parsons's spouses include Catherine Amory Chandler Parsons[13].

What did Theophilus Parsons do for work?

Theophilus Parsons worked as writer[5] and biographer[6].

Where did Theophilus Parsons go to school?

Theophilus Parsons was educated at Harvard University[17] and Harvard College[18].

What awards did Theophilus Parsons receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Theophilus Parsons. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . EB-11 / Parsons, Theophilus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . EB-11 / Parsons, Theophilus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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