Adolphus William Ward

British historian (1837-1924)
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Adolphus William Ward
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Adolphus William Ward

Summary

Adolphus William Ward is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on December 2, 1837[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on June 19, 1924[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Adolphus William Ward was born in Hampstead[2].
  • Adolphus William Ward passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Adolphus William Ward was born on December 2, 1837[3].
  • Adolphus William Ward died on June 19, 1924[5].
  • Adolphus William Ward's father was John Ward[12].
  • Adolphus William Ward held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Adolphus William Ward worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Adolphus William Ward worked as a historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Adolphus William Ward's professions included historian[8].
  • Adolphus William Ward's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Adolphus William Ward worked as a writer[10].
  • Adolphus William Ward worked as a barrister[14].
  • Adolphus William Ward held the position of vice-chancellor[15].
  • Adolphus William Ward held the position of president[16].
  • Adolphus William Ward was employed by University of Manchester[17].
  • Among Adolphus William Ward's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[18].
  • Adolphus William Ward's education included a stint at Peterhouse[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Adolphus William Ward is Leibniz as a Politician[20].
  • Adolphus William Ward received the Legum Doctor[21].
  • Adolphus William Ward received the Doctor of Letters[22].
  • Adolphus William Ward received the Fellow of the British Academy[23].
  • Adolphus William Ward received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[24].
  • Adolphus William Ward received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Adolphus William Ward was a member of Royal Historical Society[26].
  • Adolphus William Ward was a member of Inner Temple[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adolphus William Ward was born in Hampstead[2]. He was born on December 2, 1837[3]. His father was John Ward[12].

Education

Adolphus William Ward was educated at Peterhouse[19]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], writer[10], and barrister[14]. Employers include University of Manchester[17], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1824[31], headquartered in Manchester[32] and Victoria University of Manchester[18], a university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1851[35], headquartered in Manchester[36]. Positions held include vice-chancellor[15], a corporate title[37] and president[16], a corporate title[38].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Adolphus William Ward is Leibniz as a Politician[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Legum Doctor[21], an academic degree[39]; Doctor of Letters[22], a title of honor[40]; Fellow of the British Academy[23], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[24], a fellowship award[43]; and Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46].

Death and Burial

Adolphus William Ward died on June 19, 1924[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Adolphus William Ward has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Adolphus William Ward born?

Adolphus William Ward's place of birth was Hampstead[2].

Where did Adolphus William Ward die?

Adolphus William Ward died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Adolphus William Ward's parents?

Adolphus William Ward's father was John Ward[12].

What did Adolphus William Ward do for work?

Adolphus William Ward worked as literary historian[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10].

Where did Adolphus William Ward go to school?

Adolphus William Ward was educated at Peterhouse[19].

What awards did Adolphus William Ward receive?

Honors received include Legum Doctor[21], Doctor of Letters[22], Fellow of the British Academy[23], and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[24].

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  7. [19] . Ward, Adolphus William. wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Ward, Adolphus William. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Ward, Adolphus William. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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