Edward Holyoke

American academic administrator (1689–1769); 9th president of Harvard
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Edward Holyoke

Summary

Edward Holyoke is a human[1]. He was born on June 26, 1689[2]. He died on June 1, 1769[3]. He worked as a librarian[4] and Christian minister[5].

Key Facts

  • Edward Holyoke was born on June 26, 1689[2].
  • Edward Holyoke was born on January 1, 1690[6].
  • Edward Holyoke died on June 1, 1769[3].
  • Edward Holyoke died on January 1, 1769[7].
  • Edward Holyoke is buried at Old Burying Ground[8].
  • Edward Holyoke's father was Elizur Holyoke, Jr.[9].
  • Edward Holyoke's mother was Mary Eliot Holyoke[10].
  • Among Edward Holyoke's spouses was Margaret Holyoke[11].
  • Edward Holyoke was married to Elizabeth Browne Holyoke[12].
  • A child of Edward Holyoke was Edward Augustus Holyoke[13].
  • A child of Edward Holyoke was Anna Cutts[14].
  • A child of Edward Holyoke was Priscilla Holyoke Pearson[15].
  • Edward Holyoke held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Edward Holyoke worked as a librarian[4].
  • Edward Holyoke's professions included Christian minister[5].
  • Edward Holyoke held the position of Harvard University Librarian[17].
  • Edward Holyoke held the position of Harvard University Librarian[18].
  • Edward Holyoke was educated at Harvard University[19].
  • Edward Holyoke's education included a stint at Harvard College[20].
  • Edward Holyoke's religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[21].
  • Edward Holyoke is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Holyoke's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Holyoke's Commons category is recorded as Edward Holyoke[24].
  • Edward Holyoke's family name is recorded as Holyoke[25].
  • Edward Holyoke's given name is recorded as Edward[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include June 26, 1689[2] and January 1, 1690[6]. Edward Holyoke's father was Elizur Holyoke, Jr.[9]. His mother was Mary Eliot Holyoke[10].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[19], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Harvard College[20], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[4] and Christian minister[5]. Positions held include Harvard University Librarian[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Holyoke[11], 1701–1740[34] and Elizabeth Browne Holyoke[12]. Children include Edward Augustus Holyoke[13], a physician[35], 1728–1829[36], of United States[37], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[38]; Anna Cutts[14], 1735–1812[39]; and Priscilla Holyoke Pearson[15]. Edward Holyoke's religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 1, 1769[3] and January 1, 1769[7]. Burial took place at Old Burying Ground[8].

FAQs

Who were Edward Holyoke's parents?

Edward Holyoke's father was Elizur Holyoke, Jr.[9]. Edward Holyoke's mother was Mary Eliot Holyoke[10].

Who was Edward Holyoke married to?

Edward Holyoke's spouses include Margaret Holyoke[11] and Elizabeth Browne Holyoke[12].

What did Edward Holyoke do for work?

Edward Holyoke worked as librarian[4] and Christian minister[5].

Where did Edward Holyoke go to school?

Edward Holyoke was educated at Harvard University[19] and Harvard College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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