William Henry Harrison
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Summary
William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773[1], in Charles City County[2]. He died on April 4, 1841[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], military officer[7], statesperson[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,883 views/month, #2,504 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: White House[11]
- Place of burial: William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial[12]
- Father: Benjamin Harrison V[13]
- Mother: Elizabeth Bassett[14]
- Spouse: Anna Harrison[15]
- Child: John Scott Harrison[16], Carter Bassett Harrison[17], Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[18], John Cleves Symmes Harrison[19], Lucy Singleton Harrison[20], William Henry Harrison[21], Benjamin Harrison[22], Mary Symmes Harrison[23], Anna Tuthill Harrison[24], James Findlay Harrison[25], Marie Harrison[26]
- Country of citizenship: United States[27]
- Native language: English[28]
- Position held: President of the United States[29], non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[30], United States Ambassador to Colombia[31], Governor of Indiana Territory[32], United States senator[33], President-elect of the United States[34], member of the United States House of Representatives[35]
- Educated at: Hampden–Sydney College[36], University of Pennsylvania[37]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[38], Hoover Medal[39]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Family: Harrison family of Virginia[42]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[43]
- Military branch: United States Army[44]
- Commons category: William Henry Harrison[45]
- Military, police or special rank: general[46]
- Residence: North Bend[47], Grouseland[48]
- Participated in conflict: War of 1812[49]
- Family name: Harrison[50]
- Given name: William[51], Henry[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Henry Harrison[53]
- Commons gallery: William Henry Harrison[54]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[55], Fort Washington[56], Vincennes[57], Bogotá[58], Cincinnati[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Henry Harrison include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[60], a musical work/composition[61]; Harrison County[62], a county of Mississippi[63], in United States[64], founded in 1841[65]; and Harrison Township[66], a township of New Jersey[67], in United States[68], founded in 1844[69].
Why It Matters
William Henry Harrison has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[60], a musical work/composition[61]; Harrison County[62], a county of Mississippi[63], in United States[64], founded in 1841[65]; and Harrison Township[66], a township of New Jersey[67], in United States[68], founded in 1844[69].
FAQs
Where was William Henry Harrison born?
William Henry Harrison was born in 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 a politician[5], diplomat[6], military officer[7], statesperson[8], and governor[9].
Where did William Henry Harrison go to school?
William Henry Harrison was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[36] and University of Pennsylvania[37].
What awards did William Henry Harrison receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[38] and Hoover Medal[39].