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William Phillips, Sr.

Boston merchant, politician, and benefactor
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William Phillips, Sr.

Summary

William Phillips, Sr. is a human[1]. William Phillips, Sr. was born on +1722-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. William Phillips, Sr. died on +1804-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. William Phillips, Sr. worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Key Facts

  • William Phillips, Sr. was born on +1722-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Phillips, Sr. died on +1804-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s father was Samuel Phillips[6].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s mother was Hannah Phillips[7].
  • William Phillips, Sr. was married to Abigail Bromfield[8].
  • A child of William Phillips, Sr. was William Phillips Jr.[9].
  • A child of William Phillips, Sr. was Abigail Phillips[10].
  • William Phillips, Sr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s professions included politician[4].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s professions included businessperson[5].
  • William Phillips, Sr. held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12].
  • William Phillips, Sr. held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[13].
  • William Phillips, Sr. is recorded as male[14].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 4122550[16].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n92022128[17].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as William Phillips Sr.[18].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 11562963[19].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s residence is recorded as Massachusetts[20].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05n_8c_[21].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Phillips[22].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s work location is recorded as Boston[24].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
  • William Phillips, Sr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Phillips, Sr. was born on +1722-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. William Phillips, Sr.'s father was Samuel Phillips[6]. His mother was Hannah Phillips[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Positions held include member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12], a position[27], in United States[28] and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[13], a position[29], in United States[30].

Personal Life

Among William Phillips, Sr.'s spouses was Abigail Bromfield[8]. Children include William Phillips Jr.[9], a politician[31], 1750–1827[32], of United States[33] and Abigail Phillips[10], 1745–1798[34].

Death and Burial

William Phillips, Sr. died on +1804-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were William Phillips, Sr.'s parents?

William Phillips, Sr.'s father was Samuel Phillips[6]. William Phillips, Sr.'s mother was Hannah Phillips[7].

Who was William Phillips, Sr. married to?

William Phillips, Sr.'s spouses include Abigail Bromfield[8].

What did William Phillips, Sr. do for work?

William Phillips, Sr. worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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