Watson Kirkconnell

Canadian translator and scholar (1895–1977)
Person human Q1463966
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Watson Kirkconnell

Summary

Watson Kirkconnell is a human[1]. Born in Port Hope[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1895[3]. He died on February 26, 1977[4]. He worked as a linguist[5] and translator[6].

Key Facts

  • Watson Kirkconnell's place of birth was Port Hope[2].
  • Watson Kirkconnell was born on May 16, 1895[3].
  • Watson Kirkconnell died on February 26, 1977[4].
  • Watson Kirkconnell held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's professions included linguist[5].
  • Watson Kirkconnell worked as a translator[6].
  • Watson Kirkconnell received the Officer of the Order of Canada[8].
  • Watson Kirkconnell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[9].
  • Watson Kirkconnell received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[10].
  • Watson Kirkconnell was a member of Royal Society of Canada[11].
  • Watson Kirkconnell is recorded as male[12].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's archives at is recorded as University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[14].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's family name is recorded as Kirkconnell[15].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's given name is recorded as Watson[16].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[18].
  • Watson Kirkconnell's writing language is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Watson Kirkconnell's place of birth was Port Hope[2]. He was born on May 16, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5] and translator[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[8], a grade of an order[20], in Canada[21], founded in 1967[22]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[9], a fellowship award[23], in Canada[24]; and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[10], an award[25], in Canada[26].

Death and Burial

Watson Kirkconnell died on February 26, 1977[4].

FAQs

Where was Watson Kirkconnell born?

Born in Port Hope[2], Watson Kirkconnell…

What did Watson Kirkconnell do for work?

Watson Kirkconnell worked as linguist[5] and translator[6].

What awards did Watson Kirkconnell receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[8], Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[9], and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . ulaval.ca. ulaval.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Retrieved . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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