John Adams
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John Adams
Summary
John Adams is a human[1]. Born in Braintree[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1735[3]. He died in Quincy[4]. He died on July 4, 1826[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], political philosopher[9], and statesperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,114 views/month, #1,171 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Adams was born in Braintree[2].
- John Adams passed away in Quincy[4].
- John Adams was born on October 30, 1735[3].
- John Adams was born on October 19, 1735[12].
- John Adams was born on January 1, 1735[13].
- John Adams died on July 4, 1826[5].
- John Adams died on January 1, 1826[14].
- John Adams is buried at United First Parish Church[15].
- John Adams's father was John Adams, Sr.[16].
- John Adams's mother was Susanna Boylston[17].
- John Adams was married to Abigail Adams[18].
- A child of John Adams was Abigail Adams Smith[19].
- A child of John Adams was John Quincy Adams[20].
- A child of John Adams was Susanna Adams[21].
- A child of John Adams was Charles Adams[22].
- A child of John Adams was Thomas Boylston Adams[23].
- John Adams held citizenship in United States[24].
- John Adams held citizenship in Thirteen Colonies[25].
- English was John Adams's native language[26].
- John Adams worked as a lawyer[6].
- John Adams worked as a politician[7].
- John Adams's professions included diplomat[8].
- John Adams worked as a political philosopher[9].
- John Adams's professions included statesperson[10].
- John Adams worked as a writer[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Adams was born in Braintree[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 30, 1735[3], October 19, 1735[12], and January 1, 1735[13]. His father was he, Sr.[16]. His mother was Susanna Boylston[17]. English was his native language[26].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[28], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32] and Harvard College[33], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], political philosopher[9], statesperson[10], and writer[27]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to the Netherlands[37], a position[38], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[39], founded in 1782[40]; Vice President of the United States[41], an elective office[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44]; United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[45], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1785[48]; United States Ambassador to France[49], a position[50], in France[51], founded in 1778[52]; President of the United States[53], an elective office[54], in United States[55], founded in 1787[56]; and member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[57], a position[58], in United States[59].
Recognition
John Adams received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[60].
Personal Life
Among John Adams's spouses was Abigail Adams[18]. Children include Abigail Adams Smith[19], 1765–1813[61], of United States[62]; John Quincy Adams[20], a politician[63], 1767–1848[64], of United States[65], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[66]; Susanna Adams[21], 1768–1770[67], of British America[68]; Charles Adams[22], a lawyer[69], 1770–1800[70], of United States[71]; and Thomas Boylston Adams[23], a jurist[72], 1772–1832[73], of United States[74], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[75]. Religious affiliations include Unitarianism[76], Congregational churches[77], congregationalist polity[78], and deism[79]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[80].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 4, 1826[5] and January 1, 1826[14]. John Adams died in Quincy[4]. Burial took place at United First Parish Church[15].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Adams include Mount Adams[81], a mountain[82], in United States[83]; Adams County[84], a county of Ohio[85], in United States[86], founded in 1797[87]; John Adams Birthplace[88]; John Adams Building[89]; Adams[90]; USS John Adams[91]; and 3726 Johnadams[92].
Why It Matters
John Adams ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,114 views/month, #1,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]
Works attributed to him include Constitution of Massachusetts[95], a state constitution[96], in United States[97], founded in 1779[98]. Entities named for him include Mount Adams[81], a mountain[82], in United States[83]; Adams County[84], a county of Ohio[85], in United States[86], founded in 1797[87]; and John Adams Birthplace[88].
FAQs
Where was John Adams born?
John Adams's place of birth was Braintree[2].
Where did John Adams die?
John Adams died in Quincy[4].
Who were John Adams's parents?
John Adams's father was John Adams, Sr.[16]. John Adams's mother was Susanna Boylston[17].
Who was John Adams married to?
John Adams's spouses include Abigail Adams[18].
What did John Adams do for work?
John Adams worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], political philosopher[9], and statesperson[10].
Where did John Adams go to school?
John Adams was educated at Harvard University[28] and Harvard College[33].
What awards did John Adams receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[60].