King's Chapel Burying Ground
King's Chapel Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, United States. It was established in 1630. Wikidata records 18 notable interments here, including John Winthrop, John Cotton, Frederic Tudor.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Boston, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.35800, -71.05999 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1630 |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
18 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of King's Chapel Burying Ground's 18 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (33%), theologian (17%), Christian minister (17%), governor (11%), merchant (11%).
- John Winthrop (1588–1649), theologian, jurist, politician
- John Cotton (1585–1652), children's writer, Christian minister, theologian
- Frederic Tudor (1783–1864), entrepreneur
- John Winthrop the Younger (1606–1676), colonizer, magistrate, governor
- John Leverett (1616–1679), soldier, merchant, governor
- John Davenport (1597–1670), Christian minister, theologian, parson
- Sarah Wentworth Apthorp Morton (1759–1846), poet, writer
- William Burnet (1688–1729), politician
- Joseph Badger (1708–1765), miniature painter, painter
- Thomas Dawes (1731–1809), politician
- Fitz-John Winthrop (1637–1707), politician
- Fitz-John Winthrop (1638–1707), politician
- James Abercrombie (1732–1775), military personnel
- Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf (1681–1762), pharmacist
- Thomas L. Winthrop (1760–1841), lieutenant governor, merchant, politician
- Francis Brinley (1690–1765), philanthropist, military personnel
- Thomas Thacher (1620–1678), medical author, clergyman, Christian minister
- Comfort Starr (1589–1659), surgeon, professor, physician
Common questions
Where is King's Chapel Burying Ground?
King's Chapel Burying Ground is in Boston, United States, at coordinates 42.3580, -71.0600.
When was King's Chapel Burying Ground established?
King's Chapel Burying Ground was established in 1630, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at King's Chapel Burying Ground?
Wikidata documents 18 notable interments at King's Chapel Burying Ground, including John Winthrop, John Cotton, Frederic Tudor, John Winthrop the Younger, John Leverett.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q1742174 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
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note = {Source record: Wikidata Q1742174}
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