Henry Sylvester Williams

Trinidadian politician, lawyer and writer (1869-1911)
Person human Q961287
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Henry Sylvester Williams

Summary

Henry Sylvester Williams is a human[1]. Born in Arouca[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1869[3]. He died on March 26, 1911[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], barrister[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Sylvester Williams's place of birth was Arouca[2].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams was born on February 15, 1869[3].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams died on March 26, 1911[4].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's professions included writer[5].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams worked as a historian[6].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams worked as a barrister[7].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's professions included politician[8].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams was educated at King's College London[10].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams was a member of Gray's Inn[11].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams is recorded as male[12].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's Commons category is recorded as Henry Sylvester-Williams[14].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[15].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's given name is recorded as Henry[16].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's political ideology is recorded as Pan-Africanism[17].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[18].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Henry Sylvester Williams's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Sylvester Williams's place of birth was Arouca[2]. He was born on February 15, 1869[3].

Education

Henry Sylvester Williams's education included a stint at King's College London[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], historian[6], barrister[7], and politician[8].

Death and Burial

Henry Sylvester Williams died on March 26, 1911[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Sylvester Williams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Henry Sylvester Williams born?

Henry Sylvester Williams's place of birth was Arouca[2].

What did Henry Sylvester Williams do for work?

Henry Sylvester Williams worked as writer[5], historian[6], barrister[7], and politician[8].

Where did Henry Sylvester Williams go to school?

Henry Sylvester Williams was educated at King's College London[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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