William A. Burwell

American politician (1780-1821)
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William A. Burwell

Summary

William A. Burwell is a human[1]. Born in Boydton[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1780[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 16, 1821[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William A. Burwell was born in Boydton[2].
  • William A. Burwell died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • William A. Burwell was born on March 15, 1780[3].
  • William A. Burwell died on February 16, 1821[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].
  • William A. Burwell's father was Thacker Burwell[9].
  • William A. Burwell was married to Letitia McCrury Burwell[10].
  • A child of William A. Burwell was William M. Burwell[11].
  • William A. Burwell held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William A. Burwell worked as a politician[6].
  • William A. Burwell held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • William A. Burwell held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[14].
  • William A. Burwell held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[15].
  • William A. Burwell's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[16].
  • William A. Burwell is recorded as male[17].
  • William A. Burwell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William A. Burwell was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • William A. Burwell's Commons category is recorded as William A. Burwell[20].
  • William A. Burwell's family name is recorded as Burwell[21].
  • William A. Burwell's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William A. Burwell's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • William A. Burwell's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • William A. Burwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • William A. Burwell's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boydton[2], William A. Burwell… he was born on March 15, 1780[3]. His father was Thacker Burwell[9].

Education

William A. Burwell was educated at College of William & Mary[16].

Career and Affiliations

William A. Burwell's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[27], in United States[28]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[14]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[15], a position[29], in United States[30].

Personal Life

William A. Burwell was married to Letitia McCrury Burwell[10]. A child of him was William M. Burwell[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

William A. Burwell died on February 16, 1821[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William A. Burwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William A. Burwell born?

William A. Burwell was born in Boydton[2].

Where did William A. Burwell die?

William A. Burwell passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were William A. Burwell's parents?

William A. Burwell's father was Thacker Burwell[9].

Who was William A. Burwell married to?

William A. Burwell's spouses include Letitia McCrury Burwell[10].

What did William A. Burwell do for work?

William A. Burwell worked as politician[6].

Where did William A. Burwell go to school?

William A. Burwell was educated at College of William & Mary[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['1062398', '1747101']
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  3. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at College of William & Mary
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Prabook id ['1062398', '1747101']
    Family name Burwell
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