William Jones

American politician (1760-1831)
Person human Q926113
William Jones
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William Jones

Summary

William Jones is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1760[3]. He passed away in Bethlehem[4]. He died on September 6, 1831[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Jones's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • William Jones died in Bethlehem[4].
  • William Jones was born on January 1, 1760[3].
  • William Jones died on September 6, 1831[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[9].
  • William Jones held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Jones's professions included politician[6].
  • William Jones worked as a banker[7].
  • William Jones held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • William Jones held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[12].
  • William Jones is recorded as male[13].
  • William Jones's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Jones was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[15].
  • William Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[16].
  • William Jones's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Jones's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • William Jones's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • William Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Jones's different from is recorded as William Jones[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Jones's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1760[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and banker[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[22], in United States[23] and United States Secretary of the Navy[12], a position[24], in United States[25], founded in 1798[26], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[27].

Personal Life

William Jones was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[15].

Death and Burial

William Jones died on September 6, 1831[5]. He died in Bethlehem[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

William Jones ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was William Jones born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], William Jones…

Where did William Jones die?

William Jones passed away in Bethlehem[4].

What did William Jones do for work?

William Jones worked as politician[6] and banker[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Member of political party Democratic-Republican Party
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