Monier Monier-Williams

British professor of Sanskrit (1819–1899)
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Monier Monier-Williams
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Monier Monier-Williams

Summary

Monier Monier-Williams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mumbai[2]. He was born on November 12, 1819[3]. He died in Cannes[4]. He died on April 11, 1899[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], Indologist[7], translator[8], lexicographer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Monier Monier-Williams's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
  • Monier Monier-Williams died in Cannes[4].
  • Monier Monier-Williams was born on November 12, 1819[3].
  • Monier Monier-Williams died on April 11, 1899[5].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's father was Monier Williams[12].
  • A child of Monier Monier-Williams was Montagu Sneade Faithfull Monier-Williams[13].
  • A child of Monier Monier-Williams was Ella Monier-Williams[14].
  • Monier Monier-Williams held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's professions included linguist[6].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's professions included Indologist[7].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's professions included translator[8].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's professions included lexicographer[9].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's professions included writer[10].
  • Among Monier Monier-Williams's employers was University of Oxford[16].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's education included a stint at Balliol College[17].
  • Monier Monier-Williams was educated at University College, Oxford[18].
  • Monier Monier-Williams was educated at King's College School[19].
  • Monier Monier-Williams received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[20].
  • Monier Monier-Williams received the honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21].
  • Monier Monier-Williams received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Monier Monier-Williams is recorded as male[23].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's Commons category is recorded as Monier Monier-Williams[25].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[26].
  • Monier Monier-Williams's given name is recorded as Monier[27].

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Origins and Family

Monier Monier-Williams's place of birth was Mumbai[2]. He was born on November 12, 1819[3]. His father was Monier Williams[12].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University College, Oxford[18], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1249[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and King's College School[19], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1829[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], Indologist[7], translator[8], lexicographer[9], and writer[10]. Among Monier Monier-Williams's employers was University of Oxford[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[20], a grade of an order[39], in British Raj[40]; honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21], an award[41], in India[42]; and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45].

Personal Life

Children include Montagu Sneade Faithfull Monier-Williams[13], a general practitioner[46], 1860–1931[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48] and Ella Monier-Williams[14], 1859–1954[49].

Death and Burial

Monier Monier-Williams died on April 11, 1899[5]. He died in Cannes[4].

Why It Matters

Monier Monier-Williams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Monier Monier-Williams born?

Born in Mumbai[2], Monier Monier-Williams…

Where did Monier Monier-Williams die?

Monier Monier-Williams passed away in Cannes[4].

Who were Monier Monier-Williams's parents?

Monier Monier-Williams's father was Monier Williams[12].

What did Monier Monier-Williams do for work?

Monier Monier-Williams worked as linguist[6], Indologist[7], translator[8], lexicographer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Monier Monier-Williams go to school?

Monier Monier-Williams was educated at Balliol College[17], University College, Oxford[18], and King's College School[19].

What awards did Monier Monier-Williams receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[20], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21], and Knight Bachelor[22].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . janus.lib.cam.ac.uk. janus.lib.cam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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