William Livingston

American politician (1723–1790)
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William Livingston

Summary

William Livingston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on November 30, 1723[3]. He died in Elizabeth[4]. He died on July 25, 1790[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Livingston was born in Albany[2].
  • William Livingston passed away in Elizabeth[4].
  • William Livingston was born on November 30, 1723[3].
  • William Livingston died on July 25, 1790[5].
  • William Livingston is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[9].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Churchyard[10].
  • William Livingston's father was Philip Livingston[11].
  • William Livingston's mother was Catherine van Brugh[12].
  • Among William Livingston's spouses was Susanna French[13].
  • A child of William Livingston was Sarah Jay[14].
  • A child of William Livingston was Henry Brockholst Livingston[15].
  • A child of William Livingston was Catherine Livingston[16].
  • A child of William Livingston was Susannah Symmes[17].
  • William Livingston held citizenship in United States[18].
  • William Livingston's professions included politician[6].
  • William Livingston worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Livingston held the position of Governor of New Jersey[19].
  • William Livingston held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[20].
  • William Livingston was educated at Yale University[21].
  • William Livingston was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • William Livingston was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • William Livingston is recorded as male[24].
  • William Livingston's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Livingston was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].
  • William Livingston's Commons category is recorded as William Livingston[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Livingston was born in Albany[2]. He was born on November 30, 1723[3]. His father was Philip Livingston[11]. His mother was Catherine van Brugh[12].

Education

William Livingston was educated at Yale University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of New Jersey[19], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[20].

Personal Life

Among William Livingston's spouses was Susanna French[13]. Children include Sarah Jay[14], a politician[31], 1756–1802[32]; Henry Brockholst Livingston[15], a judge[33], 1757–1823[34], of United States[35]; Catherine Livingston[16], 1751–1813[36]; and Susannah Symmes[17]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[26].

Death and Burial

William Livingston died on July 25, 1790[5]. He died in Elizabeth[4]. Recorded place of burial include Green-Wood Cemetery[9] and Trinity Churchyard[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Livingston include Livingston[37], a township of New Jersey[38], in United States[39].

Why It Matters

William Livingston ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Livingston[37], a township of New Jersey[38], in United States[39].

FAQs

Where was William Livingston born?

William Livingston was born in Albany[2].

Where did William Livingston die?

William Livingston died in Elizabeth[4].

Who were William Livingston's parents?

William Livingston's father was Philip Livingston[11]. William Livingston's mother was Catherine van Brugh[12].

Who was William Livingston married to?

William Livingston's spouses include Susanna French[13].

What did William Livingston do for work?

William Livingston worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Livingston go to school?

William Livingston was educated at Yale University[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . amacad.org. Retrieved . amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National governors association biography url https://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/p, https://www.nga.org/governor/william-livingston/
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Spouse Susanna French
    Educated at Yale University
    Citizenship
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