William Irving

American politician (1766–1821)
Person human Q2579408
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William Irving

Summary

William Irving is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 15, 1766[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 9, 1821[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Irving's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • William Irving died in New York City[4].
  • William Irving was born on August 15, 1766[3].
  • William Irving died on November 9, 1821[5].
  • William Irving died on November 8, 1821[9].
  • William Irving is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].
  • William Irving's father was William Irving[11].
  • William Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[12].
  • A child of William Irving was Julia Paulding Grinnell[13].
  • A child of William Irving was Pierre Munroe Irving[14].
  • William Irving held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Irving's professions included politician[6].
  • William Irving's professions included writer[7].
  • William Irving held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • William Irving is recorded as male[17].
  • William Irving's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Irving was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • William Irving's family name is recorded as Irving[20].
  • William Irving's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Irving's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • William Irving's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[23].
  • William Irving's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • William Irving's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[25].
  • William Irving's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Irving's sibling is recorded as Peter Irving[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Irving was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 15, 1766[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Sarah Sanders[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. William Irving held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Children include Julia Paulding Grinnell[13], 1803–1872[28] and Pierre Munroe Irving[14], a lawyer[29], 1803–1876[30], of United States[31]. William Irving was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 9, 1821[5] and November 8, 1821[9]. William Irving passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Irving ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Irving born?

William Irving's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Irving die?

William Irving died in New York City[4].

Who were William Irving's parents?

William Irving's father was William Irving[11]. William Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[12].

What did William Irving do for work?

William Irving worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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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  1. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Julia Paulding Grinnell, Pierre Munroe Irving
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  2. 23d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id 42730482
    Mother Sarah Sanders
    Member of political party Democratic-Republican Party
    Isni 0000000082235698
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