Samuel W. Dana

American jurist, politician and judge (1760–1830)
Person human Q178738
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Samuel W. Dana

Summary

Samuel W. Dana is a human[1]. He was born in Wallingford[2]. He was born on February 13, 1760[3]. He died in Middletown[4]. He died on July 21, 1830[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wallingford[2], Samuel W. Dana…
  • Samuel W. Dana died in Middletown[4].
  • Samuel W. Dana was born on February 13, 1760[3].
  • Samuel W. Dana died on July 21, 1830[5].
  • Samuel W. Dana is buried at Washington Street Cemetery[10].
  • Samuel W. Dana's father was James Dana[11].
  • Samuel W. Dana held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Samuel W. Dana's professions included politician[6].
  • Samuel W. Dana's professions included judge[7].
  • Samuel W. Dana's professions included jurist[8].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Samuel W. Dana held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Samuel W. Dana's education included a stint at Yale College[19].
  • Samuel W. Dana was a member of American Antiquarian Society[20].
  • Samuel W. Dana is recorded as male[21].
  • Samuel W. Dana's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Samuel W. Dana was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].
  • Samuel W. Dana's family name is recorded as Dana[24].
  • Samuel W. Dana's given name is recorded as Samuel[25].
  • Samuel W. Dana's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Samuel W. Dana's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel W. Dana's place of birth was Wallingford[2]. He was born on February 13, 1760[3]. His father was James Dana[11].

Education

Samuel W. Dana's education included a stint at Yale College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and jurist[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], an elective office[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[14], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Samuel W. Dana was affiliated with the Federalist Party[23].

Death and Burial

Samuel W. Dana died on July 21, 1830[5]. He passed away in Middletown[4]. He is buried at Washington Street Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Samuel W. Dana ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Samuel W. Dana born?

Samuel W. Dana's place of birth was Wallingford[2].

Where did Samuel W. Dana die?

Samuel W. Dana passed away in Middletown[4].

Who were Samuel W. Dana's parents?

Samuel W. Dana's father was James Dana[11].

What did Samuel W. Dana do for work?

Samuel W. Dana worked as politician[6], judge[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Samuel W. Dana go to school?

Samuel W. Dana was educated at Yale College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Animalparty · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 9
    Wikidata description → American jurist, politician and judge (1760–1830)
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'he', 'hu', 'sv']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, judge, jurist
    Prabook id → 1908678, 1102
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  3. 22w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Yale College
    Member of → —
    Place of death → Middletown
    Prabook id → 1908678, 1102
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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