Sir William Galloway

Scottish consultant mining engineer and academic (1840–1927)
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Sir William Galloway

Summary

Sir William Galloway is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1840[2]. He passed away in Cardiff[3]. He died on January 1, 1927[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], and mining engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • Sir William Galloway passed away in Cardiff[3].
  • Sir William Galloway was born on January 1, 1840[2].
  • Sir William Galloway died on January 1, 1927[4].
  • Sir William Galloway's father was William Galloway[8].
  • Sir William Galloway's mother was Margaret Lindsay[9].
  • Sir William Galloway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Sir William Galloway's professions included engineer[5].
  • Sir William Galloway worked as an inventor[6].
  • Sir William Galloway's professions included mining engineer[7].
  • Sir William Galloway was employed by Aberystwyth University[11].
  • Sir William Galloway was educated at University College London[12].
  • Sir William Galloway's education included a stint at University of Giessen[13].
  • Sir William Galloway received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • Sir William Galloway is recorded as male[15].
  • Sir William Galloway's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sir William Galloway's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[17].
  • Sir William Galloway's family name is recorded as Galloway[18].
  • Sir William Galloway's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • Sir William Galloway's sibling is recorded as William Galloway[20].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Galloway was born on January 1, 1840[2]. His father was William Galloway[8]. His mother was Margaret Lindsay[9].

Education

Educated at University College London[12], a university college[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1826[23], headquartered in UCL Main Building[24] and University of Giessen[13], a public university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1607[27], headquartered in Giessen[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5], inventor[6], and mining engineer[7]. Sir William Galloway was employed by Aberystwyth University[11].

Recognition

Sir William Galloway received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Death and Burial

Sir William Galloway died on January 1, 1927[4]. He passed away in Cardiff[3].

FAQs

Where did Sir William Galloway die?

Sir William Galloway passed away in Cardiff[3].

Who were Sir William Galloway's parents?

Sir William Galloway's father was William Galloway[8]. Sir William Galloway's mother was Margaret Lindsay[9].

What did Sir William Galloway do for work?

Sir William Galloway worked as engineer[5], inventor[6], and mining engineer[7].

Where did Sir William Galloway go to school?

Sir William Galloway was educated at University College London[12] and University of Giessen[13].

What awards did Sir William Galloway receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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