Jonathan Trumbull

Revolutionary-era Governor of the Colony and State of Connecticut; (1710-1785)
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Jonathan Trumbull was born on October 12, 1710, in Lebanon [1][2] and died on August 17, 1785, in the same town [1][2]. A citizen of the United States , he worked as a jurist and lawyer [3]. He received his education at Harvard University and was the son of Hannah Trumbull [4].

Trumbull served as a governor of Connecticut from 1776 to 1784 . He was honored as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [5]. His children included John Trumbull, Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Joseph Trumbull, Faith Huntington, David Trumbull, and Mary Trumbull Williams [6][4]. He is buried at the Old Cemetery [2].

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Trumbull's place of birth was Lebanon[2].
  • Jonathan Trumbull passed away in Lebanon[4].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was born on October 12, 1710[3].
  • Jonathan Trumbull died on August 17, 1785[5].
  • Jonathan Trumbull is buried at Old Cemetery[9].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's father was Q139667950[10].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's mother was Hannah Trumbull[11].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was married to Faith Robinson[12].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was John Trumbull[13].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Jonathan Trumbull Jr.[14].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Joseph Trumbull[15].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Faith Huntington[16].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was David Trumbull[17].
  • A child of Jonathan Trumbull was Mary Trumbull Williams[18].
  • Jonathan Trumbull held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's professions included jurist[6].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Jonathan Trumbull held the position of Governor of Connecticut[20].
  • Jonathan Trumbull held the position of Governor of Connecticut Colony[21].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[22].
  • Jonathan Trumbull received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Jonathan Trumbull received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Jonathan Trumbull was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Jonathan Trumbull is recorded as male[26].
  • Jonathan Trumbull's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lebanon[2], Jonathan Trumbull… he was born on October 12, 1710[3]. His father was Q139667950[10]. His mother was Hannah Trumbull[11].

Education

Jonathan Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Connecticut[20], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and Governor of Connecticut Colony[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], a fellowship award[31].

Personal Life

Jonathan Trumbull was married to Faith Robinson[12]. Children include John Trumbull[13], a painter[32], 1756–1843[33], of United States[34], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], specialised in painting[36]; Jonathan Trumbull Jr.[14], a politician[37], 1740–1809[38], of United States[39], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40]; Joseph Trumbull[15], a politician[41], 1737–1778[42], of United States[43]; Faith Huntington[16], a painter[44], 1743–1775[45]; David Trumbull[17], 1751–1822[46]; and Mary Trumbull Williams[18], 1746–1831[47].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Trumbull died on August 17, 1785[5]. He died in Lebanon[4]. He is buried at Old Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jonathan Trumbull include Trumbull County[48], a county of Ohio[49], in United States[50], founded in 1800[51].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Trumbull ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Trumbull County[48], a county of Ohio[49], in United States[50], founded in 1800[51].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Trumbull born?

Born in Lebanon[2].

Where did Jonathan Trumbull die?

Jonathan Trumbull died in Lebanon[4].

Who were Jonathan Trumbull's parents?

Jonathan Trumbull's father was Q139667950[10]. Jonathan Trumbull's mother was Hannah Trumbull[11].

Who was Jonathan Trumbull married to?

Jonathan Trumbull's spouses include Faith Robinson[12].

What did Jonathan Trumbull do for work?

Jonathan Trumbull worked as jurist[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Jonathan Trumbull go to school?

Jonathan Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[22].

What awards did Jonathan Trumbull receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

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  18. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Revolutionary-era Governor of the Colony and State of Connecticut; (1710-1785)
    Depicted by → Governor Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (1710-1785), LL.D. 1779
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  5. 22w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → John Trumbull, Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Joseph Trumbull +3
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 22w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → John Trumbull, Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Joseph Trumbull +3
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  8. 23w ago · GZWDer · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Q139667950
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