William Henry Harrison
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William Henry Harrison
Summary
William Henry Harrison is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on February 9, 1773[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 4, 1841[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], statesperson[9], and governor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50,493 views/month, #2,504 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Charles City County[2], William Henry Harrison…
- William Henry Harrison died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- William Henry Harrison passed away in White House[12].
- William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773[3].
- William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841[5].
- Burial took place at William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial[13].
- William Henry Harrison's father was Benjamin Harrison V[14].
- William Henry Harrison's mother was Elizabeth Bassett[15].
- Among William Henry Harrison's spouses was Anna Harrison[16].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was John Scott Harrison[17].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Carter Bassett Harrison[18].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[19].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was John Cleves Symmes Harrison[20].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was Lucy Singleton Harrison[21].
- A child of William Henry Harrison was William Henry Harrison[22].
- William Henry Harrison held citizenship in United States[23].
- English was William Henry Harrison's native language[24].
- William Henry Harrison worked as a politician[6].
- William Henry Harrison worked as a diplomat[7].
- William Henry Harrison's professions included military officer[8].
- William Henry Harrison's professions included statesperson[9].
- William Henry Harrison worked as a governor[10].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of President of the United States[25].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[26].
- William Henry Harrison held the position of United States Ambassador to Colombia[27].
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Origins and Family
William Henry Harrison's place of birth was Charles City County[2]. He was born on February 9, 1773[3]. His father was Benjamin Harrison V[14]. His mother was Elizabeth Bassett[15]. English was his native language[24].
Education
Educated at Hampden–Sydney College[28] and University of Pennsylvania[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], statesperson[9], and governor[10]. Positions held include President of the United States[25], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1787[32]; non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[26], a position[33], in United States[34]; United States Ambassador to Colombia[27], a position[35], in Colombia[36], founded in 1823[37]; Q139497587[38]; United States senator[39], a position[40], in United States[41]; and President-elect of the United States[42], a position[43], in United States[44], founded in 1789[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Congressional Gold Medal[46] and Hoover Medal[47].
Personal Life
Among William Henry Harrison's spouses was Anna Harrison[16]. Children include John Scott Harrison[17], a politician[48], 1804–1878[49], of United States[50]; Carter Bassett Harrison[18], a lawyer[51], 1811–1839[52], of United States[53]; Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[19], 1796–1846[54]; John Cleves Symmes Harrison[20], 1798–1830[55]; Lucy Singleton Harrison[21], 1800–1826[56]; and he[22], 1802–1838[57]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[58]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[59].
Death and Burial
William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841[5]. Recorded place of death include Washington, D.C.[4], a city in the United States[60], in United States[61], founded in 1790[62] and White House[12], a mansion[63], in United States[64], founded in 1800[65]. Burial took place at William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Henry Harrison include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[66], a musical work/composition[67]; Harrison County[68], a county of Mississippi[69], in United States[70], founded in 1841[71]; and Harrison Township[72], a township of New Jersey[73], in United States[74], founded in 1844[75].
Why It Matters
William Henry Harrison ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50,493 views/month, #2,504 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Entities named for him include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[66], a musical work/composition[67]; Harrison County[68], a county of Mississippi[69], in United States[70], founded in 1841[71]; and Harrison Township[72], a township of New Jersey[73], in United States[74], founded in 1844[75].
FAQs
Where was William Henry Harrison born?
William Henry Harrison's place of birth was Charles City County[2].
Where did William Henry Harrison die?
William Henry Harrison died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were William Henry Harrison's parents?
William Henry Harrison's father was Benjamin Harrison V[14]. William Henry Harrison's mother was Elizabeth Bassett[15].
Who was William Henry Harrison married to?
William Henry Harrison's spouses include Anna Harrison[16].
What did William Henry Harrison do for work?
William Henry Harrison worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], statesperson[9], and governor[10].
Where did William Henry Harrison go to school?
William Henry Harrison was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[28] and University of Pennsylvania[29].
What awards did William Henry Harrison receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[46] and Hoover Medal[47].