Joseph R. Underwood

American politician (1791–1876)
Person human Q1534586
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Summary

Joseph R. Underwood was born on October 24, 1791[1], in Goochland County[2]. He died on August 23, 1876[3], in Warren County[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Fairview Cemetery[9]
  • Mother: Frances Rogers[10]
  • Child: John C. Underwood[11], Eugene Underwood[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[14], United States senator[15], member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[16], member of the State Senate of Kentucky[17]
  • Educated at: Transylvania University[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Whig Party[20]
  • Residence: Ironwood[21]
  • Family name: Underwood[22]
  • Given name: Joseph[23], Rogers[24]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Name in native language: Joseph R. Underwood[27]
  • Sibling: Warner Underwood[28]
  • Social classification: slave owner[29]

Why It Matters

Joseph R. Underwood has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Joseph R. Underwood born?

Joseph R. Underwood's place of birth was Goochland County[2].

Where did Joseph R. Underwood die?

Joseph R. Underwood passed away in Warren County[4].

Who were Joseph R. Underwood's parents?

Joseph R. Underwood's mother was Frances Rogers[10].

What did Joseph R. Underwood do for work?

Joseph R. Underwood worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and judge[7].

Where did Joseph R. Underwood go to school?

Joseph R. Underwood was educated at Transylvania University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Transylvania University
    Place of death → Warren County
    Residence → Ironwood
    Mother → Frances Rogers
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