Henry Clay

Summary

Henry Clay is a human^[1]. Born in Hanover County^[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1777^[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He died on June 29, 1852^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,975 views/month, #5,199 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Henry Clay was born in Hanover County^[2].
• Henry Clay died in Washington, D.C.^[4].
• Henry Clay was born on April 12, 1777^[3].
• Henry Clay was born on January 1, 1777^[11].
• Henry Clay died on June 29, 1852^[5].
• Henry Clay died on January 1, 1852^[12].
• Henry Clay is buried at Lexington Cemetery^[13].
• Henry Clay's father was John Moore Clay^[14].
• Among Henry Clay's spouses was Lucretia Hart Clay^[15].
• A child of Henry Clay was Henry Clay^[16].
• A child of Henry Clay was James Brown Clay^[17].
• A child of Henry Clay was Thomas Hart Clay^[18].
• A child of Henry Clay was John Morrison Clay^[19].
• A child of Henry Clay was Theodore Wythe Clay^[20].
• Henry Clay held citizenship in United States^[21].
• Henry Clay's professions included politician^[6].
• Henry Clay's professions included lawyer^[7].
• Henry Clay worked as a diplomat^[8].
• Henry Clay worked as a writer^[9].
• Henry Clay held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives^[22].
• Henry Clay held the position of United States Secretary of State^[23].
• Henry Clay held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives^[24].
• Henry Clay held the position of United States senator^[25].
• Henry Clay held the position of United States senator^[26].
• Henry Clay held the position of United States senator^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hanover County^[2], Henry Clay… Recorded date of birth include April 12, 1777^[3] and January 1, 1777^[11]. His father was John Moore Clay^[14].

Education

Henry Clay's education included a stint at College of William & Mary^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], and writer^[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives^[22], a member of parliament^[29], in United States^[30]; United States Secretary of State^[23], a public office^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1789^[33]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives^[24], an elective office^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1789^[36]; United States senator^[25], a position^[37], in United States^[38]; and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives^[39].

Personal Life

Henry Clay was married to Lucretia Hart Clay^[15]. Children include he^[16], a lawyer^[40], 1811–1847^[41], of United States^[42]; James Brown Clay^[17], a politician^[43], 1817–1864^[44], of United States^[45]; Thomas Hart Clay^[18], a diplomat^[46], 1803–1871^[47]; John Morrison Clay^[19]; and Theodore Wythe Clay^[20]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church^[48]. Political affiliations include Democratic-Republican Party^[49], Whig Party^[50], and National Republican Party^[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 29, 1852^[5] and January 1, 1852^[12]. Henry Clay passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He is buried at Lexington Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Clay include Clay County^[52], a county of Florida^[53], in United States^[54], founded in 1858^[55]; Clay City^[56]; Clay^[57]; Mount Clay^[58]; Clay Township^[59]; he^[60]; and Claysville^[61].

Why It Matters

Henry Clay ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,975 views/month, #5,199 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

Entities named for him include Clay County^[52], a county of Florida^[53], in United States^[54], founded in 1858^[55].

FAQs

Where was Henry Clay born?

Henry Clay was born in Hanover County^[2].

Where did Henry Clay die?

Henry Clay passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].

Who were Henry Clay's parents?

Henry Clay's father was John Moore Clay^[14].

Who was Henry Clay married to?

Henry Clay's spouses include Lucretia Hart Clay^[15].

What did Henry Clay do for work?

Henry Clay worked as politician^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], and writer^[9].

Where did Henry Clay go to school?

Henry Clay was educated at College of William & Mary^[28].