Horace Hayman Wilson

British indologist (1786–1860)
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Horace Hayman Wilson
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Horace Hayman Wilson

Summary

Horace Hayman Wilson is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 26, 1786[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 8, 1860[5]. He worked as a numismatist[6], lexicographer[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Horace Hayman Wilson…
  • Horace Hayman Wilson passed away in London[4].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson was born on September 26, 1786[3].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson was born on January 1, 1786[11].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson died on May 8, 1860[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
  • Among Horace Hayman Wilson's spouses was Frances Sarah Parr Siddons[13].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Frances Mary Wilson[14].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Harriet Wilson[15].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Cecilia Siddons Wilson[16].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Elizabeth Hannah Wilson[17].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Maria Jane Wilson[18].
  • A child of Horace Hayman Wilson was Martha Wilson[19].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson worked as a numismatist[6].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson's professions included lexicographer[7].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson's professions included translator[8].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson worked as a writer[9].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson held the position of President of the Royal Numismatic Society[21].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson held the position of President of the Royal Numismatic Society[22].
  • Among Horace Hayman Wilson's employers was University of Oxford[23].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Horace Hayman Wilson was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Horace Hayman Wilson… Recorded date of birth include September 26, 1786[3] and January 1, 1786[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include numismatist[6], lexicographer[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. Horace Hayman Wilson was employed by University of Oxford[23]. Positions held include President of the Royal Numismatic Society[21].

Recognition

Horace Hayman Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

Personal Life

Horace Hayman Wilson was married to Frances Sarah Parr Siddons[13]. Children include Frances Mary Wilson[14], Harriet Wilson[15], Cecilia Siddons Wilson[16], Elizabeth Hannah Wilson[17], Maria Jane Wilson[18], and Martha Wilson[19].

Death and Burial

Horace Hayman Wilson died on May 8, 1860[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Horace Hayman Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Horace Hayman Wilson born?

Horace Hayman Wilson's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Horace Hayman Wilson die?

Horace Hayman Wilson passed away in London[4].

Who was Horace Hayman Wilson married to?

Horace Hayman Wilson's spouses include Frances Sarah Parr Siddons[13].

What did Horace Hayman Wilson do for work?

Horace Hayman Wilson worked as numismatist[6], lexicographer[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Horace Hayman Wilson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Royal Academy of Arts. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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