William Archer

Scottish critic and translator (1856–1924)
Person human Q1382278
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William Archer

Summary

William Archer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Perth[2]. He was born on September 23, 1856[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 27, 1924[5]. He worked as a translator[6], playwright[7], historian[8], diarist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Archer was born in Perth[2].
  • William Archer passed away in London[4].
  • William Archer was born on September 23, 1856[3].
  • William Archer was born on January 1, 1856[12].
  • William Archer died on December 27, 1924[5].
  • William Archer died on January 1, 1924[13].
  • William Archer's father was Thomas Archer[14].
  • William Archer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Archer worked as a translator[6].
  • William Archer's professions included playwright[7].
  • William Archer worked as a historian[8].
  • William Archer's professions included diarist[9].
  • William Archer's professions included writer[10].
  • William Archer's professions included theatre critic[16].
  • William Archer's field of work was theatre art[17].
  • William Archer's field of work was theatre criticism[18].
  • William Archer's field of work was dramatic game[19].
  • William Archer's field of work was translating activity[20].
  • William Archer was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • William Archer is recorded as male[22].
  • William Archer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Archer's Commons category is recorded as William Archer[24].
  • William Archer's family name is recorded as Archer[25].
  • William Archer's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Archer's work location is recorded as Scotland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Archer was born in Perth[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 23, 1856[3] and January 1, 1856[12]. His father was Thomas Archer[14].

Education

William Archer was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], playwright[7], historian[8], diarist[9], writer[10], and theatre critic[16]. Fields of work include theatre art[17], a performing arts genre[28]; theatre criticism[18], a genre[29]; dramatic game[19]; and translating activity[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 27, 1924[5] and January 1, 1924[13]. William Archer died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Archer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include The Green Goddess[32], a literary work[33], founded in 1920[34].

FAQs

Where was William Archer born?

Born in Perth[2], William Archer…

Where did William Archer die?

William Archer passed away in London[4].

Who were William Archer's parents?

William Archer's father was Thomas Archer[14].

What did William Archer do for work?

William Archer worked as translator[6], playwright[7], historian[8], diarist[9], and writer[10].

Where did William Archer go to school?

William Archer was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation translator, playwright, historian +8
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