Thomas Clayton

American politician (1777-1854)
Person human Q1674146
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Thomas Clayton

Summary

Thomas Clayton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cecil County[2]. He was born on July 1, 1777[3]. He passed away in New Castle[4]. He died on August 21, 1854[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Clayton's place of birth was Cecil County[2].
  • Thomas Clayton passed away in New Castle[4].
  • Thomas Clayton was born on July 1, 1777[3].
  • Thomas Clayton died on August 21, 1854[5].
  • Thomas Clayton is buried at Old Presbyterian Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Clayton's father was Joshua Clayton[11].
  • Among Thomas Clayton's spouses was Jennette Macomb[12].
  • A child of Thomas Clayton was Joshua Clayton[13].
  • Thomas Clayton held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Thomas Clayton's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Clayton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Clayton's professions included judge[8].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[16].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of Secretary of State of Delaware[17].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Thomas Clayton held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Thomas Clayton's education included a stint at University of Delaware[21].
  • Thomas Clayton is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Clayton was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
  • Thomas Clayton's residence is recorded as Dover[26].
  • Thomas Clayton's family name is recorded as Clayton[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cecil County[2], Thomas Clayton… he was born on July 1, 1777[3]. His father was Joshua Clayton[11].

Education

Thomas Clayton was educated at University of Delaware[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Delaware State Senate[16]; Secretary of State of Delaware[17], a position[30], in United States[31]; United States senator[18], a position[32], in United States[33]; member of the Delaware House of Representatives[34]; and Attorney General of Delaware[35], a position[36], founded in 1783[37].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Clayton's spouses was Jennette Macomb[12]. A child of him was Joshua Clayton[13]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[24].

Death and Burial

Thomas Clayton died on August 21, 1854[5]. He passed away in New Castle[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[25]. He is buried at Old Presbyterian Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Clayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Clayton born?

Born in Cecil County[2], Thomas Clayton…

Where did Thomas Clayton die?

Thomas Clayton died in New Castle[4].

Who were Thomas Clayton's parents?

Thomas Clayton's father was Joshua Clayton[11].

Who was Thomas Clayton married to?

Thomas Clayton's spouses include Jennette Macomb[12].

What did Thomas Clayton do for work?

Thomas Clayton worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Thomas Clayton go to school?

Thomas Clayton was educated at University of Delaware[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [34] . wikidata.org.
  15. [35] . bioguideretro.congress.gov. bioguideretro.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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