Matthew Lyon
American politician (1749-1822)
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Summary
Matthew Lyon was born on July 14, 1749[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on August 1, 1822[3], in Arkansas[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (492 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Riverview Cemetery[7]
- Child: Minerva Catlett[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[10], member of the Vermont House of Representatives[11], member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[14]
- Military branch: Continental Army[15]
- Commons category: Matthew Lyon[16]
- Family name: Lyon[17]
- Given name: Matthew[18]
- Work location: Montpelier[19]
- Convicted of: sedition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Matthew Lyon[22]
- Social classification: slave owner[23]
Why It Matters
Matthew Lyon has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Matthew Lyon born?
Matthew Lyon was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Matthew Lyon die?
Matthew Lyon passed away in Arkansas[4].
What did Matthew Lyon do for work?
Matthew Lyon worked as a politician[5].