Paul Revere
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Summary
Paul Revere was born on January 1, 1735[1], in Boston[2]. He died on May 10, 1818[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a silversmith[5], entrepreneur[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,386 views/month, #4,784 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 21, 1734[9]
- Place of burial: Granary Burying Ground[10]
- Father: Apollos Rivoire[11]
- Mother: Deborah Hitchbourn[12]
- Spouse: Rachel Walker[13], Sarah Orne[14]
- Child: Joseph Warren Revere[15], Paul Revere, Jr.[16], Maria Revere Balestier[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Paul Revere[20]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[21]
- Archives at: Massachusetts Historical Society[22]
- Residence: Paul Revere House[23]
- Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[24], French and Indian War[25]
- Family name: Revere[26]
- Given name: Paul[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Paul Revere[28]
- Commons gallery: Paul Revere[29]
- Depicted by: Paul Revere[30]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Commons Creator page: Paul Revere[34]
- Name in native language: Paul Revere[35]
- Different from: Paul Rivière[36], Paul Revere, Jr.[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Paul Revere include Revere[38], a city in the United States[39], in United States[40], founded in 1630[41].
Why It Matters
Paul Revere has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Revere[38], a city in the United States[39], in United States[40], founded in 1630[41].
FAQs
Where was Paul Revere born?
Paul Revere's place of birth was Boston[2].
Where did Paul Revere die?
Paul Revere died in Boston[4].
Who were Paul Revere's parents?
Paul Revere's father was Apollos Rivoire[11]. Paul Revere's mother was Deborah Hitchbourn[12].
Who was Paul Revere married to?
Paul Revere's spouses include Rachel Walker[13] and Sarah Orne[14].
What did Paul Revere do for work?
Paul Revere worked as a silversmith[5], entrepreneur[6], and military personnel[7].