Elbridge Gerry
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Summary
Elbridge Gerry was born on July 17, 1744[1], in Marblehead[2]. He died on November 23, 1814[3], in Washington County[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], governor[7], and vice president[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,511 views/month, #5,723 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Congressional Cemetery[10]
- Father: Thomas Gerry[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth Greenleaf[12]
- Spouse: Ann Gerry[13]
- Child: Thomas Russell Gerry[14], James Thompson Gerry[15], Eliza Gerry Townsend[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[19], Governor of Massachusetts[20], Vice President of the United States[21], Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[22]
- Educated at: Harvard College[23]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[28]
- Commons category: Elbridge Gerry[29]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[30]
- Family name: Gerry[31]
- Given name: Elbridge[32], Thomas[33]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], The American Cyclopædia[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Elbridge Thomas Gerry[40]
- Number of children: 10[41]
- Sibling: Elizabeth Gerry Devereux[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Elbridge Gerry include gerrymandering[43], an aspect of history[44].
Why It Matters
Elbridge Gerry has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include gerrymandering[43], an aspect of history[44].
FAQs
Where was Elbridge Gerry born?
Elbridge Gerry's place of birth was Marblehead[2].
Where did Elbridge Gerry die?
Elbridge Gerry passed away in Washington County[4].
Who were Elbridge Gerry's parents?
Elbridge Gerry's father was Thomas Gerry[11]. Elbridge Gerry's mother was Elizabeth Greenleaf[12].
Who was Elbridge Gerry married to?
Elbridge Gerry's spouses include Ann Gerry[13].
What did Elbridge Gerry do for work?
Elbridge Gerry worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], governor[7], and vice president[8].
Where did Elbridge Gerry go to school?
Elbridge Gerry was educated at Harvard College[23].
What awards did Elbridge Gerry receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].