Charles Williams

British poet, novelist, theologian, literary critic, and member of the Inklings (1886–1945)
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Charles Williams

Summary

Charles Williams is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1886[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on May 15, 1945[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and literary critic[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Williams was born in London[2].
  • Charles Williams died in Oxford[4].
  • Charles Williams was born on September 20, 1886[3].
  • Charles Williams died on May 15, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Oxford[12].
  • Charles Williams held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Charles Williams worked as a writer[6].
  • Charles Williams's professions included poet[7].
  • Charles Williams worked as a novelist[8].
  • Charles Williams's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Charles Williams worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Charles Williams's professions included theologian[14].
  • Charles Williams was educated at University College London[15].
  • Charles Williams was educated at St Albans School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Williams is Descent into Hell[17].
  • Charles Williams is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Williams's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Williams is associated with the Inklings movement[20].
  • Charles Williams's Commons category is recorded as Charles Williams (British writer)[21].
  • Charles Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[22].
  • Charles Williams's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Charles Williams's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Walter Stansby Williams'}[25].
  • Charles Williams's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Williams was born in London[2]. He was born on September 20, 1886[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[15], a university college[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1826[29], headquartered in UCL Main Building[30] and St Albans School[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], literary critic[10], and theologian[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Williams is Descent into Hell[17].

Death and Burial

Charles Williams died on May 15, 1945[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. Burial took place at Oxford[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Williams has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Charles Williams born?

Born in London[2], Charles Williams…

Where did Charles Williams die?

Charles Williams died in Oxford[4].

What did Charles Williams do for work?

Charles Williams worked as writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Charles Williams go to school?

Charles Williams was educated at University College London[15] and St Albans School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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