Chester A. Arthur

president of the United States from 1881 to 1885
Person human Q35498
Chester A. Arthur
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Chester A. Arthur

Summary

Chester A. Arthur is a human[1]. Born in Fairfield[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1829[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 18, 1886[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], statesperson[9], and educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,694 views/month, #1,571 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fairfield[2], Chester A. Arthur…
  • Chester A. Arthur passed away in New York City[4].
  • Chester A. Arthur was born on October 5, 1829[3].
  • Chester A. Arthur died on November 18, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at Albany Rural Cemetery[12].
  • Chester A. Arthur's father was William Arthur[13].
  • Chester A. Arthur's mother was Malvina Stone[14].
  • Chester A. Arthur was married to Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur[15].
  • A child of Chester A. Arthur was Chester Alan Arthur II[16].
  • A child of Chester A. Arthur was William Lewis Herndon Arthur[17].
  • A child of Chester A. Arthur was Ellen Herndon Arthur[18].
  • Chester A. Arthur held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Chester A. Arthur's native language[20].
  • Chester A. Arthur's professions included military officer[6].
  • Chester A. Arthur worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Chester A. Arthur's professions included politician[8].
  • Chester A. Arthur's professions included statesperson[9].
  • Chester A. Arthur's professions included educator[10].
  • Chester A. Arthur held the position of President of the United States[21].
  • Chester A. Arthur held the position of Vice President of the United States[22].
  • Chester A. Arthur held the position of Collector of the Port of New York[23].
  • Chester A. Arthur was educated at Union College[24].
  • Chester A. Arthur was educated at State and National Law School[25].
  • Chester A. Arthur was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[26].
  • Chester A. Arthur's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chester A. Arthur was born in Fairfield[2]. He was born on October 5, 1829[3]. His father was William Arthur[13]. His mother was Malvina Stone[14]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Union College[24], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in Schenectady[31] and State and National Law School[25], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1849[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], statesperson[9], and educator[10]. Positions held include President of the United States[21], an elective office[35], in United States[36], founded in 1787[37]; Vice President of the United States[22], an elective office[38], in United States[39], founded in 1789[40]; and Collector of the Port of New York[23], a position[41], founded in 1789[42].

Personal Life

Among Chester A. Arthur's spouses was Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur[15]. Children include Chester Alan Arthur II[16], a socialite[43], 1864–1937[44], of United States[45]; William Lewis Herndon Arthur[17], 1860–1863[46]; and Ellen Herndon Arthur[18], 1871–1915[47]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[27]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[48], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1854[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52] and Whig Party[53], a political party[54], in United States[55], founded in 1834[56], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[57].

Death and Burial

Chester A. Arthur died on November 18, 1886[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stroke[58]. Burial took place at Albany Rural Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Chester A. Arthur include Howlin' Wolf[59], a guitarist[60], 1910–1976[61], of United States[62], awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[63]; Arthur Avenue[64], a thoroughfare[65], in United States[66]; Arthur County[67], a county of Nebraska[68], in United States[69], founded in 1887[70], headquartered in Arthur[71]; Arthur[72], a village in the United States[73], in United States[74]; Chester[75], a village in the United States[76], in United States[77]; Mount Arthur[78], a mountain[79], in Canada[80]; and Arthur Township[81].

Why It Matters

Chester A. Arthur ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,694 views/month, #1,571 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

Entities named for him include Howlin' Wolf[59], a guitarist[60], 1910–1976[61], of United States[62], awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[63]; Arthur Avenue[64], a thoroughfare[65], in United States[66]; Arthur County[67], a county of Nebraska[68], in United States[69], founded in 1887[70], headquartered in Arthur[71]; Arthur[72], a village in the United States[73], in United States[74]; Chester[75], a village in the United States[76], in United States[77]; and Mount Arthur[78], a mountain[79], in Canada[80].

FAQs

Where was Chester A. Arthur born?

Chester A. Arthur's place of birth was Fairfield[2].

Where did Chester A. Arthur die?

Chester A. Arthur passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Chester A. Arthur's parents?

Chester A. Arthur's father was William Arthur[13]. Chester A. Arthur's mother was Malvina Stone[14].

Who was Chester A. Arthur married to?

Chester A. Arthur's spouses include Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur[15].

What did Chester A. Arthur do for work?

Chester A. Arthur worked as military officer[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], statesperson[9], and educator[10].

Where did Chester A. Arthur go to school?

Chester A. Arthur was educated at Union College[24] and State and National Law School[25].

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  1. 16h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death stroke
    Participated in conflict American Civil War
    Mother Malvina Stone
    Given name Chester, Alan
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