William Claiborne
English settler in Virginia and Maryland
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Summary
William Claiborne was born on 1600[1] in Kent[2]. He died on 1677[3] in West Point[4]. He worked as a pioneer[5], surveyor[6], and merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (349 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Edmond Claiborne, of Cleburne Hall[9]
- Mother: Grace Bellingham[10]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Butler[11]
- Child: Thomas Claiborne[12], Mary 'Elizabeth' Harris[13], William Claiborne, II[14]
- Position held: secretary of state[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: William Claiborne[17]
- Family name: Claiborne[18]
- Given name: William[19]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20], The New Student's Reference Work[21]
Why It Matters
William Claiborne is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was William Claiborne born?
William Claiborne was born in Kent[2].
Where did William Claiborne die?
William Claiborne passed away in West Point[4].
Who were William Claiborne's parents?
William Claiborne's father was Edmond Claiborne, of Cleburne Hall[9]. William Claiborne's mother was Grace Bellingham[10].
Who was William Claiborne married to?
William Claiborne's spouses include Elizabeth Butler[11].
What did William Claiborne do for work?
William Claiborne worked as a pioneer[5], surveyor[6], and merchant[7].