William H. Wells

American politician (1769-1829)
Person human Q666838
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William H. Wells

Summary

William H. Wells is a human[1]. Born in Burlington City[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1769[3]. He passed away in Dagsboro[4]. He died on March 11, 1829[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William H. Wells was born in Burlington City[2].
  • William H. Wells died in Dagsboro[4].
  • William H. Wells was born on January 7, 1769[3].
  • William H. Wells died on March 11, 1829[5].
  • William H. Wells is buried at Prince Georges Cemetery[9].
  • A child of William H. Wells was Henry Hill Wells[10].
  • William H. Wells held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William H. Wells worked as a politician[6].
  • William H. Wells worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William H. Wells held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[12].
  • William H. Wells held the position of United States senator[13].
  • William H. Wells held the position of United States senator[14].
  • William H. Wells held the position of United States senator[15].
  • William H. Wells held the position of United States senator[16].
  • William H. Wells held the position of United States senator[17].
  • William H. Wells is recorded as male[18].
  • William H. Wells's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William H. Wells was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].
  • William H. Wells's residence is recorded as Dagsboro[21].
  • William H. Wells's family name is recorded as Wells[22].
  • William H. Wells's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William H. Wells's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • William H. Wells's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • William H. Wells's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William H. Wells's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William H. Wells'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Burlington City[2], William H. Wells… he was born on January 7, 1769[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the Delaware State Senate[12]; United States senator[13], a position[28], in United States[29]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[30].

Personal Life

A child of William H. Wells was Henry Hill Wells[10]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].

Death and Burial

William H. Wells died on March 11, 1829[5]. He died in Dagsboro[4]. He is buried at Prince Georges Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William H. Wells ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was William H. Wells born?

William H. Wells was born in Burlington City[2].

Where did William H. Wells die?

William H. Wells passed away in Dagsboro[4].

What did William H. Wells do for work?

William H. Wells worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [30] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d 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. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Dagsboro
    Residence Dagsboro
    Prabook id 1056976
    Family name Wells
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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