William Allen

English scientist and philanthropist (1770–1843)
Person human Q3568387
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William Allen

Summary

William Allen is a human[1]. He was born in Spitalfields[2]. He was born on August 29, 1770[3]. He died in Stoke Newington[4]. He died on September 30, 1843[5]. He worked as a scientist[6], philanthropist[7], chemist[8], businessperson[9], and pharmacist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Spitalfields[2], William Allen…
  • William Allen passed away in Stoke Newington[4].
  • William Allen was born on August 29, 1770[3].
  • William Allen died on September 30, 1843[5].
  • William Allen died on September 29, 1843[12].
  • Burial took place at Stoke Newington[13].
  • William Allen's father was Job Allen[14].
  • William Allen's mother was Margaret Stafford[15].
  • Among William Allen's spouses was Grizell Hoare[16].
  • Among William Allen's spouses was Mary Hamilton[17].
  • Among William Allen's spouses was Charlotte Hanbury[18].
  • A child of William Allen was Mary Allen[19].
  • William Allen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • William Allen held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • William Allen worked as a scientist[6].
  • William Allen's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • William Allen worked as a chemist[8].
  • William Allen's professions included businessperson[9].
  • William Allen worked as a pharmacist[10].
  • William Allen worked as an abolitionist[22].
  • William Allen received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • William Allen received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24].
  • William Allen was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • William Allen was a member of Linnean Society of London[26].
  • William Allen was a member of Askesian Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Allen was born in Spitalfields[2]. He was born on August 29, 1770[3]. His father was Job Allen[14]. His mother was Margaret Stafford[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scientist[6], philanthropist[7], chemist[8], businessperson[9], pharmacist[10], and abolitionist[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Grizell Hoare[16], 1758–1837[32]; Mary Hamilton[17], 1771–1797[33]; and Charlotte Hanbury[18], 1761–1816[34]. A child of William Allen was Mary Allen[19]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 30, 1843[5] and September 29, 1843[12]. William Allen passed away in Stoke Newington[4]. Burial took place at Stoke Newington[13].

Why It Matters

William Allen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was William Allen born?

Born in Spitalfields[2], William Allen…

Where did William Allen die?

William Allen passed away in Stoke Newington[4].

Who were William Allen's parents?

William Allen's father was Job Allen[14]. William Allen's mother was Margaret Stafford[15].

Who was William Allen married to?

William Allen's spouses include Grizell Hoare[16], Mary Hamilton[17], and Charlotte Hanbury[18].

What did William Allen do for work?

William Allen worked as scientist[6], philanthropist[7], chemist[8], businessperson[9], and pharmacist[10].

What awards did William Allen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Allen, William. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Allen, William. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [35] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Allen, William. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation scientist, philanthropist, chemist +3
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    Occupation scientist, philanthropist, chemist +3
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Religion or worldview Quakers
    Citizenship
    Member of Royal Society, Linnean Society of London, Askesian Society
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