Sam Willis

British historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster
Person human Q15994835
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Summary

Sam Willis is a human[1]. He was born on April 24, 1977[2]. He worked as a military historian[3] and podcaster[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (792 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Sam Willis was born on April 24, 1977[2].
  • Sam Willis held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Sam Willis worked as a military historian[3].
  • Sam Willis's professions included podcaster[4].
  • Sam Willis was employed by University of Plymouth[7].
  • Sam Willis was educated at University of Bristol[8].
  • Sam Willis's doctoral advisor was Nicholas Rodger[9].
  • Sam Willis received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[10].
  • Sam Willis was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[11].
  • Sam Willis is recorded as male[12].
  • Sam Willis's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sam Willis's family name is recorded as Willis[14].
  • Sam Willis's given name is recorded as Sam[15].
  • Sam Willis's official website is recorded as https://sam-willis.com[16].
  • Sam Willis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Sam Willis's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+23581'}[18].
  • Sam Willis's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+24755'}[19].
  • Sam Willis's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+24825'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Sam Willis was born on April 24, 1977[2].

Education

Sam Willis's education included a stint at University of Bristol[8]. His doctoral advisor was Nicholas Rodger[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[3] and podcaster[4]. Among Sam Willis's employers was University of Plymouth[7].

Recognition

Sam Willis received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[10].

Why It Matters

Sam Willis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (792 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

What did Sam Willis do for work?

Sam Willis worked as military historian[3] and podcaster[4].

Where did Sam Willis go to school?

Sam Willis was educated at University of Bristol[8].

What awards did Sam Willis receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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