Thomas McKean
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Thomas McKean
Summary
Thomas McKean is a human[1]. He was born in New London Township[2]. He was born on March 19, 1734[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on June 24, 1817[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (937 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Thomas McKean's place of birth was New London Township[2].
- Thomas McKean passed away in Philadelphia[4].
- Thomas McKean was born on March 19, 1734[3].
- Thomas McKean died on June 24, 1817[5].
- Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].
- Thomas McKean's father was William McKean[11].
- Thomas McKean's mother was Letitia Finney[12].
- Among Thomas McKean's spouses was Sarah Armitage McKean[13].
- Thomas McKean was married to Mary Borden[14].
- A child of Thomas McKean was Thomas McKean[15].
- A child of Thomas McKean was Letitia McKean Buchanan[16].
- A child of Thomas McKean was Sally McKean de Irujo[17].
- Thomas McKean held citizenship in United States[18].
- Thomas McKean held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- Thomas McKean held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
- Thomas McKean's professions included lawyer[6].
- Thomas McKean's professions included politician[7].
- Thomas McKean worked as a judge[8].
- Thomas McKean held the position of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania[21].
- Thomas McKean held the position of President of the Continental Congress[22].
- Thomas McKean held the position of Governor of Delaware[23].
- Thomas McKean held the position of Governor of Pennsylvania[24].
- Thomas McKean held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[25].
- Thomas McKean was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
- Thomas McKean is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in New London Township[2], Thomas McKean… he was born on March 19, 1734[3]. His father was William McKean[11]. His mother was Letitia Finney[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Supreme Court of Pennsylvania[21], an U.S. state supreme court[28], in United States[29]; President of the Continental Congress[22], a position[30], founded in 1774[31]; Governor of Delaware[23], a governor[32], in United States[33], founded in 1777[34]; Governor of Pennsylvania[24], a governor[35], in United States[36], founded in 1790[37]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[25].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sarah Armitage McKean[13], 1747–1820[38] and Mary Borden[14]. Children include Thomas McKean[15], 1779–1852[39]; Letitia McKean Buchanan[16]; and Sally McKean de Irujo[17], a socialite[40], 1777–1841[41]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[42].
Death and Burial
Thomas McKean died on June 24, 1817[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas McKean include McKean County[43], a county of Pennsylvania[44], in United States[45], founded in 1826[46].
Why It Matters
Thomas McKean ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (937 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include McKean County[43], a county of Pennsylvania[44], in United States[45], founded in 1826[46].
FAQs
Where was Thomas McKean born?
Thomas McKean was born in New London Township[2].
Where did Thomas McKean die?
Thomas McKean passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Thomas McKean's parents?
Thomas McKean's father was William McKean[11]. Thomas McKean's mother was Letitia Finney[12].
Who was Thomas McKean married to?
Thomas McKean's spouses include Sarah Armitage McKean[13] and Mary Borden[14].
What did Thomas McKean do for work?
Thomas McKean worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8].