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John Bacon

1738 – 1820

American politician, Massachusetts

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About John Bacon

Lived 1738 – 1820 (aged 82). John Bacon was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

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Important facts

Born

5 April 1738, Canterbury

Birth century

18th century

Died

25 October 1820, Stockbridge

Occupation

Politician, lawyer, judge

Nationality

United States

Education

Princeton University

Positions held

United States representative, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts

Awards

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Family & relationships

Child

Ezekiel Bacon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Bacon's

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

Johann Andreas Segner

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Bacon?

American politician, Massachusetts (1738-1820)

When was John Bacon born?

John Bacon was born on 5 April 1738 in Canterbury.

When did John Bacon die?

John Bacon died on 25 October 1820 in Stockbridge.

What was John Bacon's occupation?

John Bacon was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was John Bacon?

John Bacon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Bacon

· Wikidata: Q1244688

· DBpedia: John Bacon (Massachusetts politician)

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