Schuyler Colfax

Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873 (1823–1885)
Person human Q310852
Schuyler Colfax
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Schuyler Colfax

Summary

Schuyler Colfax is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 23, 1823[3]. He died in Mankato[4]. He died on January 13, 1885[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Schuyler Colfax's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Schuyler Colfax passed away in Mankato[4].
  • Schuyler Colfax was born on March 23, 1823[3].
  • Schuyler Colfax was born on 1823[9].
  • Schuyler Colfax died on January 13, 1885[5].
  • Schuyler Colfax died on 1885[10].
  • Burial took place at South Bend City Cemetery[11].
  • Schuyler Colfax's father was Schuyler Colfax[12].
  • Schuyler Colfax's mother was Hannah Stryker[13].
  • Among Schuyler Colfax's spouses was Ellen Maria Colfax[14].
  • A child of Schuyler Colfax was Schuyler Colfax III[15].
  • Schuyler Colfax held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Schuyler Colfax's native language[17].
  • Schuyler Colfax's professions included politician[6].
  • Schuyler Colfax worked as a writer[7].
  • Schuyler Colfax held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Schuyler Colfax held the position of Vice President of the United States[19].
  • Schuyler Colfax held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Schuyler Colfax held the position of board member[21].
  • Schuyler Colfax held the position of board member[22].
  • Schuyler Colfax is recorded as male[23].
  • Schuyler Colfax's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Schuyler Colfax was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • Schuyler Colfax was affiliated with the Whig Party[26].
  • Schuyler Colfax was affiliated with the People's Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Schuyler Colfax… Recorded date of birth include March 23, 1823[3] and 1823[9]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Hannah Stryker[13]. English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Vice President of the United States[19], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[20], an elective office[33], in United States[34], founded in 1789[35]; and board member[21], a position[36].

Personal Life

Among Schuyler Colfax's spouses was Ellen Maria Colfax[14]. A child of him was Schuyler Colfax III[15]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[25], a political party[37], in United States[38], founded in 1854[39], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[40]; Whig Party[26], a political party[41], in United States[42], founded in 1834[43], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[44]; and People's Party[27], a political party[45], in United States[46], founded in 1854[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 13, 1885[5] and 1885[10]. Schuyler Colfax passed away in Mankato[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[48]. He is buried at South Bend City Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Schuyler Colfax include Colfax County[49], a county of New Mexico[50], in United States[51], founded in 1869[52]; Colfax[53], a city in the United States[54], in United States[55], founded in 1910[56]; Schuyler[57], a city in the United States[58], in United States[59], founded in 1870[60]; and Colfax Township[61], a township of Minnesota[62], in United States[63].

Why It Matters

Schuyler Colfax ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Colfax County[49], a county of New Mexico[50], in United States[51], founded in 1869[52]; Colfax[53], a city in the United States[54], in United States[55], founded in 1910[56]; Schuyler[57], a city in the United States[58], in United States[59], founded in 1870[60]; and Colfax Township[61], a township of Minnesota[62], in United States[63].

FAQs

Where was Schuyler Colfax born?

Schuyler Colfax was born in New York City[2].

Where did Schuyler Colfax die?

Schuyler Colfax died in Mankato[4].

Who were Schuyler Colfax's parents?

Schuyler Colfax's father was Schuyler Colfax[12]. Schuyler Colfax's mother was Hannah Stryker[13].

Who was Schuyler Colfax married to?

Schuyler Colfax's spouses include Ellen Maria Colfax[14].

What did Schuyler Colfax do for work?

Schuyler Colfax worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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