William B. Rochester

American lawyer and politician (1789–1838)
Person human Q2577927
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William B. Rochester

Summary

William B. Rochester is a human[1]. Born in Hagerstown[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1789[3]. He died on June 14, 1838[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hagerstown[2], William B. Rochester…
  • William B. Rochester was born on January 29, 1789[3].
  • William B. Rochester died on June 14, 1838[4].
  • A child of William B. Rochester was William Beatty Rochester Jr.[9].
  • William B. Rochester held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William B. Rochester worked as a politician[5].
  • William B. Rochester's professions included lawyer[6].
  • William B. Rochester's professions included judge[7].
  • William B. Rochester held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • William B. Rochester held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[12].
  • William B. Rochester was educated at Charlotte Hall Military Academy[13].
  • William B. Rochester is recorded as male[14].
  • William B. Rochester's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William B. Rochester was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].
  • William B. Rochester's family name is recorded as Rochester[17].
  • William B. Rochester's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William B. Rochester's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[19].
  • William B. Rochester's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[20].
  • William B. Rochester's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William B. Rochester's place of birth was Hagerstown[2]. He was born on January 29, 1789[3].

Education

William B. Rochester's education included a stint at Charlotte Hall Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[22], in United States[23] and member of the New York State Assembly[12], an elected position[24], in United States[25].

Personal Life

A child of William B. Rochester was William Beatty Rochester Jr.[9]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

William B. Rochester died on June 14, 1838[4].

Why It Matters

William B. Rochester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William B. Rochester born?

William B. Rochester was born in Hagerstown[2].

What did William B. Rochester do for work?

William B. Rochester worked as politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7].

Where did William B. Rochester go to school?

William B. Rochester was educated at Charlotte Hall Military Academy[13].

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. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Library of congress authority id n88277187
    Date of birth +1789-01-29T00:00:00Z
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