Thomas Willing

American politician (1731-1821)
Person human Q500967
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Thomas Willing

Summary

Thomas Willing is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 19, 1731[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 19, 1821[5]. He worked as a banker[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Willing was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Thomas Willing died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Thomas Willing was born on December 19, 1731[3].
  • Thomas Willing died on January 19, 1821[5].
  • Thomas Willing is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[11].
  • Thomas Willing's father was Charles Willing[12].
  • Thomas Willing's mother was Anne Shippen[13].
  • Thomas Willing was married to Anne McCall Willing[14].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Ann Willing Bingham[15].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Mary Willing Clymer[16].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Elizabeth Willing Jackson[17].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Abigail Willing Peters[18].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Richard Willing[19].
  • A child of Thomas Willing was Dorothy Willing Francis[20].
  • Thomas Willing held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Thomas Willing worked as a banker[6].
  • Thomas Willing worked as a politician[7].
  • Thomas Willing's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Thomas Willing worked as a judge[9].
  • Thomas Willing held the position of Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[22].
  • Thomas Willing was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Thomas Willing is recorded as male[24].
  • Thomas Willing's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Thomas Willing's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Willing[26].
  • Thomas Willing's family name is recorded as Willing[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Willing was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 19, 1731[3]. His father was Charles Willing[12]. His mother was Anne Shippen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. Thomas Willing held the position of Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[22].

Personal Life

Thomas Willing was married to Anne McCall Willing[14]. Children include Ann Willing Bingham[15], a socialite[28], 1764–1801[29], of United States[30]; Mary Willing Clymer[16], a housewife[31], 1770–1852[32], of United States[33]; Elizabeth Willing Jackson[17], a socialite[34], 1768–1858[35], of United States[36]; Abigail Willing Peters[18], 1777–1841[37], of United States[38]; Richard Willing[19], 1775–1858[39]; and Dorothy Willing Francis[20], 1772–1847[40].

Death and Burial

Thomas Willing died on January 19, 1821[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Burial Ground[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Willing ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Willing born?

Thomas Willing's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Thomas Willing die?

Thomas Willing passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Thomas Willing's parents?

Thomas Willing's father was Charles Willing[12]. Thomas Willing's mother was Anne Shippen[13].

Who was Thomas Willing married to?

Thomas Willing's spouses include Anne McCall Willing[14].

What did Thomas Willing do for work?

Thomas Willing worked as banker[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Spouse Anne McCall Willing
    Family name Willing
    Sibling Mary Willing Byrd, Elizabeth Willing Powel
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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