Henry M. Ridgely

American politician (1779-1847)
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Summary

Henry M. Ridgely was born on August 6, 1779[1], in Dover[2]. He died on August 6, 1847[3], in Dover[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery[8]
  • Child: Ann Ridgely Du Pont[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[11], Secretary of State of Delaware[12], United States senator[13]
  • Educated at: Dickinson College[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Member of political party: Federalist Party[16], Democratic Party[17]
  • Residence: Dover[18]
  • Family name: Ridgely[19]
  • Given name: Henry[20]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Name in native language: Henry M. Ridgely[23]
  • Social classification: slave owner[24]

Why It Matters

Henry M. Ridgely has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Henry M. Ridgely born?

Henry M. Ridgely's place of birth was Dover[2].

Where did Henry M. Ridgely die?

Henry M. Ridgely died in Dover[4].

What did Henry M. Ridgely do for work?

Henry M. Ridgely worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Henry M. Ridgely go to school?

Henry M. Ridgely was educated at Dickinson College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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