William Hayden English

American politician (1822–1896)
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William Hayden English
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William Hayden English

Summary

William Hayden English is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1822[3]. He passed away in Indianapolis[4]. He died on February 7, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lexington[2], William Hayden English…
  • William Hayden English passed away in Indianapolis[4].
  • William Hayden English was born on August 27, 1822[3].
  • William Hayden English was born on 1822[11].
  • William Hayden English died on February 7, 1896[5].
  • William Hayden English died on 1896[12].
  • Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[13].
  • A child of William Hayden English was William E. English[14].
  • A child of William Hayden English was Rosalind English[15].
  • William Hayden English held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William Hayden English's professions included politician[6].
  • William Hayden English's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Hayden English's professions included historian[8].
  • William Hayden English's professions included writer[9].
  • William Hayden English held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • William Hayden English held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[18].
  • William Hayden English held the position of board member[19].
  • William Hayden English was educated at Hanover College[20].
  • William Hayden English is recorded as male[21].
  • William Hayden English's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Hayden English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • William Hayden English's Commons category is recorded as William Hayden English[24].
  • William Hayden English's archives at is recorded as Smithsonian Institution Archives[25].
  • William Hayden English's family name is recorded as English[26].
  • William Hayden English's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Hayden English's place of birth was Lexington[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 27, 1822[3] and 1822[11].

Education

William Hayden English was educated at Hanover College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Indiana House of Representatives[18], a position[30], in United States[31]; and board member[19], a position[32].

Personal Life

Children include William E. English[14], a politician[33], 1850–1926[34], of United States[35] and Rosalind English[15], a clubwoman[36], 1847–1930[37], of United States[38]. William Hayden English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 7, 1896[5] and 1896[12]. William Hayden English passed away in Indianapolis[4]. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

William Hayden English ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Hayden English born?

William Hayden English's place of birth was Lexington[2].

Where did William Hayden English die?

William Hayden English passed away in Indianapolis[4].

What did William Hayden English do for work?

William Hayden English worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], historian[8], and writer[9].

Where did William Hayden English go to school?

William Hayden English was educated at Hanover College[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Family name English
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
    Country of citizenship United States
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