John Willett

British translator (1917-2002)
Person human Q1702160
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John Willett

Summary

John Willett is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1917[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 20, 2002[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Willett's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Willett died in London[4].
  • John Willett was born on June 24, 1917[3].
  • John Willett died on August 20, 2002[5].
  • John Willett held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • John Willett worked as a linguist[6].
  • John Willett's professions included translator[7].
  • John Willett is recorded as male[10].
  • John Willett's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Willett's family name is recorded as Willett[12].
  • John Willett's given name is recorded as John[13].
  • John Willett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[14].
  • John Willett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • John Willett's writing language is recorded as English[16].

Body

Origins and Family

John Willett was born in London[2]. He was born on June 24, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and translator[7].

Death and Burial

John Willett died on August 20, 2002[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Willett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was John Willett born?

John Willett was born in London[2].

Where did John Willett die?

John Willett died in London[4].

What did John Willett do for work?

John Willett worked as linguist[6] and translator[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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