Willard Saulsbury Sr.

American politician (1820–1892)
Person human Q2576646
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Willard Saulsbury Sr.

Summary

Willard Saulsbury Sr. is a human[1]. Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s place of birth was Kent County[2]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. was born on June 2, 1820[3]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. died in Dover[4]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. died on April 6, 1892[5]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s place of birth was Kent County[2].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. passed away in Dover[4].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. was born on June 2, 1820[3].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. died on April 6, 1892[5].
  • Burial took place at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Willard Saulsbury Sr. was Willard Saulsbury Jr.[11].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s professions included judge[8].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. was educated at University of Delaware[19].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s education included a stint at Dickinson College[20].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. is recorded as male[21].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Willard Saulsbury Sr.[24].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s residence is recorded as Georgetown[25].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s family name is recorded as Saulsbury[26].
  • Willard Saulsbury Sr.'s given name is recorded as Willard[27].

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Origins and Family

Willard Saulsbury Sr. was born in Kent County[2]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. was born on June 2, 1820[3].

Education

Educated at University of Delaware[19], a land-grant university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1743[30], headquartered in Newark[31] and Dickinson College[20], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1783[34], headquartered in Carlisle[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include United States senator[13], a position[36], in United States[37] and Attorney General of Delaware[38], a position[39], founded in 1783[40].

Personal Life

A child of Willard Saulsbury Sr. was Willard Saulsbury Jr.[11]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Willard Saulsbury Sr. died on April 6, 1892[5]. Willard Saulsbury Sr. passed away in Dover[4]. Burial took place at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Willard Saulsbury Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] Willard Saulsbury Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Willard Saulsbury Sr. born?

Born in Kent County[2], Willard Saulsbury Sr.…

Where did Willard Saulsbury Sr. die?

Willard Saulsbury Sr. passed away in Dover[4].

What did Willard Saulsbury Sr. do for work?

Willard Saulsbury Sr. worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Willard Saulsbury Sr. go to school?

Willard Saulsbury Sr. was educated at University of Delaware[19] and Dickinson College[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . 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. [38] . bioguideretro.congress.gov. bioguideretro.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
    Position held United States senator, United States senator, United States senator +4
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of death Dover
    Residence Georgetown
    Member of political party Democratic Party
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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