William Alanson Howard

American politician, Michigan (1813-1880)
Person human Q1509888
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William Alanson Howard

Summary

William Alanson Howard is a human[1]. Born in Hinesburg[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1813[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 10, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Alanson Howard's place of birth was Hinesburg[2].
  • William Alanson Howard passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • William Alanson Howard was born on April 8, 1813[3].
  • William Alanson Howard died on April 10, 1880[5].
  • William Alanson Howard is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[9].
  • William Alanson Howard held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Alanson Howard worked as a politician[6].
  • William Alanson Howard's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Alanson Howard held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • William Alanson Howard held the position of Governor of Dakota Territory[12].
  • Among William Alanson Howard's employers was University of Michigan[13].
  • William Alanson Howard's education included a stint at Middlebury College[14].
  • William Alanson Howard is recorded as male[15].
  • William Alanson Howard's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Alanson Howard was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • William Alanson Howard was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • William Alanson Howard's Commons category is recorded as William Alanson Howard[19].
  • William Alanson Howard's family name is recorded as Howard[20].
  • William Alanson Howard's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Alanson Howard's given name is recorded as Alanson[22].
  • William Alanson Howard's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[23].
  • William Alanson Howard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William Alanson Howard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Alanson Howard'}[25].

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Origins and Family

William Alanson Howard's place of birth was Hinesburg[2]. He was born on April 8, 1813[3].

Education

William Alanson Howard's education included a stint at Middlebury College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Among William Alanson Howard's employers was University of Michigan[13]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[26], in United States[27] and Governor of Dakota Territory[12].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Republican Party[17], a political party[28], in United States[29], founded in 1854[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and Whig Party[18], a political party[32], in United States[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35].

Death and Burial

William Alanson Howard died on April 10, 1880[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Alanson Howard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Alanson Howard born?

Born in Hinesburg[2], William Alanson Howard…

Where did William Alanson Howard die?

William Alanson Howard died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did William Alanson Howard do for work?

William Alanson Howard worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Alanson Howard go to school?

William Alanson Howard was educated at Middlebury College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William, Alanson
    Employer
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    Work location Washington, D.C.
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