William Armstrong

American politician (1782-1865)
Person human Q129732
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William Armstrong

Summary

William Armstrong is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lisburn[2]. He was born on December 23, 1782[3]. He died on May 10, 1865[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lisburn[2], William Armstrong…
  • William Armstrong was born on December 23, 1782[3].
  • William Armstrong died on May 10, 1865[4].
  • Burial took place at Indian Mound Cemetery[8].
  • A child of William Armstrong was James Dillon Armstrong[9].
  • William Armstrong held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Armstrong's professions included politician[5].
  • William Armstrong worked as a lawyer[6].
  • William Armstrong held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • William Armstrong held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[12].
  • William Armstrong held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[13].
  • William Armstrong is recorded as male[14].
  • William Armstrong's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Armstrong's family name is recorded as Armstrong[16].
  • William Armstrong's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Armstrong's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • William Armstrong's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • William Armstrong's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Armstrong's social classification is recorded as slave owner[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Armstrong was born in Lisburn[2]. He was born on December 23, 1782[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[22], in United States[23]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[12]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[13], a position[24], in United States[25].

Personal Life

A child of William Armstrong was James Dillon Armstrong[9].

Death and Burial

William Armstrong died on May 10, 1865[4]. Burial took place at Indian Mound Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Armstrong ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Armstrong born?

Born in Lisburn[2], William Armstrong…

What did William Armstrong do for work?

William Armstrong worked as politician[5] and lawyer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . 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. 22d 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. 22d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
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