John Walker Maury

American mayor (1809–1855)
Person human Q6262740
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Summary

John Walker Maury is a human[1]. Born in Caroline County[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1809[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 2, 1855[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Walker Maury was born in Caroline County[2].
  • John Walker Maury passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • John Walker Maury was born on May 15, 1809[3].
  • John Walker Maury died on February 2, 1855[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[9].
  • John Walker Maury's father was William Grymes Maury[10].
  • A child of John Walker Maury was William Arden Maury[11].
  • A child of John Walker Maury was Q139322568[12].
  • John Walker Maury held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Walker Maury worked as a politician[6].
  • John Walker Maury's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Walker Maury held the position of Mayor of the District of Columbia[14].
  • John Walker Maury held the position of board member[15].
  • John Walker Maury is recorded as male[16].
  • John Walker Maury's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Walker Maury was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • John Walker Maury's archives at is recorded as Smithsonian Institution Archives[19].
  • John Walker Maury's family name is recorded as Maury[20].
  • John Walker Maury's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Walker Maury's social classification is recorded as slave owner[22].
  • John Walker Maury's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Walker Maury's place of birth was Caroline County[2]. He was born on May 15, 1809[3]. His father was William Grymes Maury[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Mayor of the District of Columbia[14], a Head of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia[24], in United States[25], founded in 1973[26] and board member[15], a position[27].

Personal Life

Children include William Arden Maury[11], a politician[28], 1832–1918[29], of United States[30] and Q139322568[12]. John Walker Maury was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

John Walker Maury died on February 2, 1855[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Walker Maury ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was John Walker Maury born?

John Walker Maury's place of birth was Caroline County[2].

Where did John Walker Maury die?

John Walker Maury died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were John Walker Maury's parents?

John Walker Maury's father was William Grymes Maury[10].

What did John Walker Maury do for work?

John Walker Maury worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party → Democratic Party
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'ur']
    Place of death → Washington, D.C.
    Position held → Mayor of the District of Columbia, board member
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