William Nelson

American planter and colonial leader
Person human Q8016067
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William Nelson

Summary

William Nelson is a human[1]. Born in Yorktown[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1711[3]. He passed away in Yorktown[4]. He died on November 19, 1772[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yorktown[2], William Nelson…
  • William Nelson died in Yorktown[4].
  • William Nelson was born on January 1, 1711[3].
  • William Nelson died on November 19, 1772[5].
  • William Nelson's father was Thomas Nelson[8].
  • William Nelson's mother was Margaret Reade[9].
  • William Nelson was married to Elizabeth Burwell[10].
  • A child of William Nelson was Thomas Nelson[11].
  • A child of William Nelson was Hugh Nelson[12].
  • A child of William Nelson was William Nelson[13].
  • William Nelson held citizenship in United States[14].
  • William Nelson's professions included politician[6].
  • William Nelson is recorded as male[15].
  • William Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Nelson's Commons category is recorded as William Nelson (governor)[17].
  • William Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[18].
  • William Nelson's given name is recorded as William[19].

Body

Origins and Family

William Nelson's place of birth was Yorktown[2]. He was born on January 1, 1711[3]. His father was Thomas Nelson[8]. His mother was Margaret Reade[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Nelson worked as a politician[6].

Personal Life

William Nelson was married to Elizabeth Burwell[10]. Children include Thomas Nelson[11], a politician[20], 1738–1789[21], of United States[22]; Hugh Nelson[12], 1750–1800[23]; and he[13], 1760–1813[24].

Death and Burial

William Nelson died on November 19, 1772[5]. He passed away in Yorktown[4].

Why It Matters

William Nelson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Nelson born?

William Nelson was born in Yorktown[2].

Where did William Nelson die?

William Nelson died in Yorktown[4].

Who were William Nelson's parents?

William Nelson's father was Thomas Nelson[8]. William Nelson's mother was Margaret Reade[9].

Who was William Nelson married to?

William Nelson's spouses include Elizabeth Burwell[10].

What did William Nelson do for work?

William Nelson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Spouse Elizabeth Burwell
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