William Henry Harrison
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William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773, in Charles City County[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] and died on April 4, 1841, in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][12]. He was the son of Benjamin Harrison V and Elizabeth Bassett[6]. He attended Hampden–Sydney College and the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Episcopal Church. In 1795, he married Anna Harrison, a union that lasted until 1841, and they had ten children, including John Scott Harrison, Carter Bassett Harrison, Elizabeth Bassett Harrison, John Cleves Symmes Harrison, Lucy Singleton Harrison, and William Henry Harrison[6].
He worked as a politician, diplomat, military officer, and statesperson. His political career included serving as the Governor of Indiana from 1801 to 1812[13] and as a non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1816 to 1819[13]. He later served as the United States Ambassador to Colombia from 1828 to 1829[13].
His highest office was President of the United States, which he held in 1841[13].
William Henry Harrison
Summary
William Henry Harrison is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on February 9, 1773[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 4, 1841[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and statesperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,983 views/month, #2,504 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Charles City County[2], William Henry Harrison…
- William Henry Harrison died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- William Henry Harrison passed away in White House[11].
- William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773[3].
- William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841[5].
- Burial took place at William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial[12].
- William Henry Harrison's father was Benjamin Harrison V[13].
- William Henry Harrison's mother was Elizabeth Bassett[14].
- Among William Henry Harrison's spouses was Anna Harrison[15].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was John Scott Harrison[16].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Carter Bassett Harrison[17].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[18].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was John Cleves Symmes Harrison[19].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Lucy Singleton Harrison[20].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was William Henry Harrison[21].
- William Henry Harrison held citizenship in United States[22].
- English was William Henry Harrison's native language[23].
- William Henry Harrison worked as a politician[6].
- William Henry Harrison worked as a diplomat[7].
- William Henry Harrison's professions included military officer[8].
- William Henry Harrison's professions included statesperson[9].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of President of the United States[24].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[25].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of United States Ambassador to Colombia[26].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of Governor of Indiana[27].
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Origins and Family
William Henry Harrison's place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on February 9, 1773[3]. His father was Benjamin Harrison V[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Bassett[14]. English was his native language[23].
Education
Educated at Hampden–Sydney College[28] and University of Pennsylvania[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and statesperson[9]. Positions held include President of the United States[24], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1787[32]; non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[25], a position[33], in United States[34]; United States Ambassador to Colombia[26], a position[35], in Colombia[36], founded in 1823[37]; Governor of Indiana[27], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1816[40]; United States senator[41], a position[42], in United States[43]; and President-elect of the United States[44], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1789[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Congressional Gold Medal[48] and Hoover Medal[49].
Personal Life
Among William Henry Harrison's spouses was Anna Harrison[15]. Children include John Scott Harrison[16], a politician[50], 1804–1878[51], of United States[52]; Carter Bassett Harrison[17], a lawyer[53], 1811–1839[54], of United States[55]; Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[18], 1796–1846[56]; John Cleves Symmes Harrison[19], 1798–1830[57]; Lucy Singleton Harrison[20], 1800–1826[58]; and he[21], 1802–1838[59]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[60]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[61].
Death and Burial
William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841[5]. Recorded place of death include Washington, D.C.[4], a city in the United States[62], in United States[63], founded in 1790[64] and White House[11], a mansion[65], in United States[66], founded in 1800[67]. Burial took place at William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Henry Harrison include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[68], a musical work/composition[69]; Harrison County[70], a county of Mississippi[71], in United States[72], founded in 1841[73]; and Harrison Township[74], a township of New Jersey[75], in United States[76], founded in 1844[77].
Why It Matters
William Henry Harrison ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,983 views/month, #2,504 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[68], a musical work/composition[69]; Harrison County[70], a county of Mississippi[71], in United States[72], founded in 1841[73]; and Harrison Township[74], a township of New Jersey[75], in United States[76], founded in 1844[77].
FAQs
Where was William Henry Harrison born?
William Henry Harrison's place of birth was Charles City County[2].
Where did William Henry Harrison die?
William Henry Harrison died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were William Henry Harrison's parents?
William Henry Harrison's father was Benjamin Harrison V[13]. William Henry Harrison's mother was Elizabeth Bassett[14].
Who was William Henry Harrison married to?
William Henry Harrison's spouses include Anna Harrison[15].
What did William Henry Harrison do for work?
William Henry Harrison worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and statesperson[9].
Where did William Henry Harrison go to school?
William Henry Harrison was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[28] and University of Pennsylvania[29].
What awards did William Henry Harrison receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[48] and Hoover Medal[49].