Thomas Pinckney

American statesman, diplomat and general (1745–1828)
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Thomas Pinckney
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Thomas Pinckney

Summary

Thomas Pinckney is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1750[3]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. He died on November 2, 1828[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (676 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Pinckney was born in Charleston[2].
  • Thomas Pinckney died in Charleston[4].
  • Thomas Pinckney was born on October 23, 1750[3].
  • Thomas Pinckney died on November 2, 1828[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Pinckney's father was Charles Pinckney[10].
  • Thomas Pinckney's mother was Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney[11].
  • Thomas Pinckney was married to Elizabeth Motte Pinckney[12].
  • A child of Thomas Pinckney was Thomas Pinckney[13].
  • A child of Thomas Pinckney was Harriott Lucas Pinckney Huger[14].
  • A child of Thomas Pinckney was Elizabeth Brewton Pinckney[15].
  • A child of Thomas Pinckney was Charles Cotesworth Pinckney[16].
  • Thomas Pinckney held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Thomas Pinckney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Thomas Pinckney worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Pinckney's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Thomas Pinckney held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Thomas Pinckney held the position of Governor of South Carolina[20].
  • Thomas Pinckney held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[21].
  • Thomas Pinckney held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[22].
  • Thomas Pinckney held the position of ambassador[23].
  • Thomas Pinckney's education included a stint at Westminster School[24].
  • Thomas Pinckney was educated at Christ Church[25].
  • Thomas Pinckney was a member of American Antiquarian Society[26].
  • Thomas Pinckney was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Charleston[2], Thomas Pinckney… he was born on October 23, 1750[3]. His father was Charles Pinckney[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney[11].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[24], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1179[30] and Christ Church[25], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[19], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; Governor of South Carolina[20], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1776[39]; United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1785[42]; member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[22]; and ambassador[23], a diplomatic rank[43].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Pinckney's spouses was Elizabeth Motte Pinckney[12]. Children include he[13], 1780–1842[44]; Harriott Lucas Pinckney Huger[14], 1783–1824[45]; Elizabeth Brewton Pinckney[15], 1781–1857[46], of United States[47]; and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney[16], a politician[48], 1789–1865[49], of United States[50]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[51].

Death and Burial

Thomas Pinckney died on November 2, 1828[5]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Pinckney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (676 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Pinckney born?

Born in Charleston[2], Thomas Pinckney…

Where did Thomas Pinckney die?

Thomas Pinckney died in Charleston[4].

Who were Thomas Pinckney's parents?

Thomas Pinckney's father was Charles Pinckney[10]. Thomas Pinckney's mother was Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney[11].

Who was Thomas Pinckney married to?

Thomas Pinckney's spouses include Elizabeth Motte Pinckney[12].

What did Thomas Pinckney do for work?

Thomas Pinckney worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Thomas Pinckney go to school?

Thomas Pinckney was educated at Westminster School[24] and Christ Church[25].

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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, diplomat
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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    Instance of human
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    Military branch United States Army, Continental Army
    Educated at Westminster School, Christ Church
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