John Ernest Williamson

English photographer, filmmaker and inventor of the photosphere (1881-1966)
Person human Q6231879
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John Ernest Williamson

Summary

John Ernest Williamson is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1881[3]. He passed away in Nassau[4]. He died on July 15, 1966[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], photographer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], John Ernest Williamson…
  • John Ernest Williamson passed away in Nassau[4].
  • John Ernest Williamson was born on December 8, 1881[3].
  • John Ernest Williamson died on July 15, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Annes Cemetery[12].
  • John Ernest Williamson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • John Ernest Williamson's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • John Ernest Williamson's professions included photographer[7].
  • John Ernest Williamson's professions included film director[8].
  • John Ernest Williamson worked as a film producer[9].
  • John Ernest Williamson's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • John Ernest Williamson received the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame[14].
  • John Ernest Williamson is recorded as male[15].
  • John Ernest Williamson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Ernest Williamson's Commons category is recorded as John Ernest Williamson[17].
  • John Ernest Williamson's family name is recorded as Williamson[18].
  • John Ernest Williamson's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Ernest Williamson's given name is recorded as Ernest[20].
  • John Ernest Williamson's participant in is recorded as Williamson Submarine Expedition[21].
  • John Ernest Williamson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Ernest Williamson'}[22].
  • John Ernest Williamson's sibling is recorded as Q107052688[23].
  • John Ernest Williamson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool[2], John Ernest Williamson… he was born on December 8, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], photographer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Recognition

John Ernest Williamson received the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

John Ernest Williamson died on July 15, 1966[5]. He died in Nassau[4]. He is buried at Saint Annes Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Ernest Williamson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Ernest Williamson born?

Born in Liverpool[2], John Ernest Williamson…

Where did John Ernest Williamson die?

John Ernest Williamson passed away in Nassau[4].

What did John Ernest Williamson do for work?

John Ernest Williamson worked as cinematographer[6], photographer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did John Ernest Williamson receive?

Honors received include International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . visitcaymanislands.com. Retrieved . visitcaymanislands.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
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