Benjamin Wilson
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Summary
Benjamin Wilson was born on June 21, 1721[1], in Leeds[2]. He died on June 6, 1788[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], physicist[6], naturalist[7], printmaker[8], and etcher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Robert Thomas Wilson[11], Frances Wilson[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
- Occupation: natural philosopher[14], impresario[15]
- Notable work: Q139980383[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Copley Medal[18], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19]
- Member of: Royal Society[20], Russian Academy of Sciences[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: portrait[23]
- Commons category: Benjamin Wilson[24]
- Family name: Wilson[25]
- Given name: Benjamin[26]
- Work location: Dublin[27], London[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[29], BEIC Digital Library[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Commons Creator page: Benjamin Wilson[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[33], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[34], WikiProject New York Public Library[35]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Wilson born?
Benjamin Wilson was born in Leeds[2].
Where did Benjamin Wilson die?
Benjamin Wilson passed away in London[4].
What did Benjamin Wilson do for work?
Benjamin Wilson worked as a painter[5], physicist[6], naturalist[7], printmaker[8], and etcher[9].
What awards did Benjamin Wilson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Copley Medal[18], and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].