Thomas Hartley

American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Pennsylvania
Person human Q5791785
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Thomas Hartley

Summary

Thomas Hartley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on September 7, 1748[3]. He passed away in York[4]. He died on December 21, 1800[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hartley was born in Reading[2].
  • Thomas Hartley died in York[4].
  • Thomas Hartley was born on September 7, 1748[3].
  • Thomas Hartley died on December 21, 1800[5].
  • Thomas Hartley is buried at Pennsylvania[9].
  • Thomas Hartley held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas Hartley's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Hartley's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Hartley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • Thomas Hartley held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[12].
  • Thomas Hartley is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Hartley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Hartley was affiliated with the Federalist Party[15].
  • Thomas Hartley's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[16].
  • Thomas Hartley's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Hartley[17].
  • Thomas Hartley's family name is recorded as Hartley[18].
  • Thomas Hartley's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Hartley's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[20].
  • Thomas Hartley's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • Thomas Hartley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Thomas Hartley's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Thomas Hartley'}[23].
  • Thomas Hartley's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Hartley's place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on September 7, 1748[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[25], in United States[26] and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[12], a position[27], in United States[28].

Personal Life

Thomas Hartley was affiliated with the Federalist Party[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hartley died on December 21, 1800[5]. He passed away in York[4]. Burial took place at Pennsylvania[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hartley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hartley born?

Born in Reading[2], Thomas Hartley…

Where did Thomas Hartley die?

Thomas Hartley died in York[4].

What did Thomas Hartley do for work?

Thomas Hartley worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party Federalist Party
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
    Work location Harrisburg
    Social classification slave owner
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