William Stoughton

Salem witch trial magistrate, Massachusetts colonial official (1631–1701)
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William Stoughton

Summary

William Stoughton is a human[1]. Born in Kingdom of England[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1631[3]. He passed away in Dorchester[4]. He died on July 7, 1701[5]. He worked as a jurist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Stoughton was born in Kingdom of England[2].
  • William Stoughton died in Dorchester[4].
  • William Stoughton was born on September 30, 1631[3].
  • William Stoughton died on July 7, 1701[5].
  • Burial took place at Dorchester North Burying Ground[8].
  • William Stoughton's father was Israel Stoughton[9].
  • William Stoughton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • William Stoughton's professions included jurist[6].
  • William Stoughton held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[11].
  • William Stoughton held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[12].
  • William Stoughton's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
  • William Stoughton's education included a stint at New College[14].
  • William Stoughton was educated at Harvard College[15].
  • William Stoughton's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[16].
  • William Stoughton is recorded as male[17].
  • William Stoughton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Stoughton's Commons category is recorded as William Stoughton[19].
  • William Stoughton's family name is recorded as Stoughton[20].
  • William Stoughton's given name is recorded as William[21].

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Origins and Family

William Stoughton was born in Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on September 30, 1631[3]. His father was Israel Stoughton[9].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1636[24], headquartered in Cambridge[25]; New College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1379[28]; and Harvard College[15], a college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31].

Career and Affiliations

William Stoughton worked as a jurist[6]. Positions held include Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[11].

Personal Life

William Stoughton's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[16].

Death and Burial

William Stoughton died on July 7, 1701[5]. He passed away in Dorchester[4]. He is buried at Dorchester North Burying Ground[8].

Why It Matters

William Stoughton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was William Stoughton born?

Born in Kingdom of England[2], William Stoughton…

Where did William Stoughton die?

William Stoughton died in Dorchester[4].

Who were William Stoughton's parents?

William Stoughton's father was Israel Stoughton[9].

What did William Stoughton do for work?

William Stoughton worked as jurist[6].

Where did William Stoughton go to school?

William Stoughton was educated at Harvard University[13], New College[14], and Harvard College[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . 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
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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