Edward Willes

English Anglican bishop and cryptanalyst
Person human Q1294098
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Edward Willes

Summary

Edward Willes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stratford-on-Avon[2]. He was born on March 6, 1693[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 24, 1773[5]. He worked as a cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and Anglican priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Willes was born in Stratford-on-Avon[2].
  • Edward Willes died in London[4].
  • Edward Willes was born on March 6, 1693[3].
  • Edward Willes died on November 24, 1773[5].
  • Edward Willes is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].
  • Edward Willes's father was John Willes[11].
  • A child of Edward Willes was Mary Willis[12].
  • Edward Willes held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Edward Willes's professions included cryptographer[6].
  • Edward Willes worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Edward Willes's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • Edward Willes held the position of Anglican Bishop of St Davids[14].
  • Edward Willes held the position of Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[15].
  • Edward Willes held the position of Dean of Lincoln[16].
  • Edward Willes's education included a stint at Oriel College[17].
  • Edward Willes's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[18].
  • Edward Willes is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Willes's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Willes's Commons category is recorded as Edward Willes (bishop)[21].
  • Edward Willes's family name is recorded as Willes[22].
  • Edward Willes's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Willes's sibling is recorded as Sir John Willes[24].

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Origins and Family

Edward Willes was born in Stratford-on-Avon[2]. He was born on March 6, 1693[3]. His father was John Willes[11].

Education

Edward Willes was educated at Oriel College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and Anglican priest[8]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of St Davids[14], a position[25], founded in 1559[26]; Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[15], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1569[29]; and Dean of Lincoln[16].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Willes was Mary Willis[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Willes died on November 24, 1773[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Willes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Edward Willes born?

Edward Willes was born in Stratford-on-Avon[2].

Where did Edward Willes die?

Edward Willes passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Willes's parents?

Edward Willes's father was John Willes[11].

What did Edward Willes do for work?

Edward Willes worked as cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and Anglican priest[8].

Where did Edward Willes go to school?

Edward Willes was educated at Oriel College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Stratford-on-Avon
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
    Given name Edward
    Place of death London
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