W. G. Grace
English amateur cricketer (1848-1915)
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Summary
W. G. Grace was born on July 18, 1848[1], in Downend[2]. He died on October 23, 1915[3], in Mottingham[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5], physician[6], and athlete[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,806 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery[9]
- Child: W. G. Grace, Jr.[10], Charles Grace[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Field of work: medicine[13], sport[14], cricket[15]
- Educated at: Bristol Medical School[16]
- Award received: Wisden Cricketer of the Year[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of sports team: England cricket team[19], Marylebone Cricket Club[20], Gloucestershire County Cricket Club[21], London County Cricket Club[22]
- Commons category: WG Grace[23]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[24]
- Sport: cricket[25]
- Family name: Grace[26]
- Given name: William[27], Gilbert[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:W. G. Grace[29]
- Work location: England[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: William Gilbert Grace[36]
- Name in native language: W. G. Grace[37]
- Sibling: Fred Grace[38], E. M. Grace[39], Henry Grace[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[41]
- Writing language: English[42]
Why It Matters
W. G. Grace has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was W. G. Grace born?
W. G. Grace's place of birth was Downend[2].
Where did W. G. Grace die?
W. G. Grace passed away in Mottingham[4].
What did W. G. Grace do for work?
W. G. Grace worked as a cricketer[5], physician[6], and athlete[7].
Where did W. G. Grace go to school?
W. G. Grace was educated at Bristol Medical School[16].
What awards did W. G. Grace receive?
Honors received include Wisden Cricketer of the Year[17].