William Awdry
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William Awdry
Summary
William Awdry is a human[1]. He was born on +1842-01-24T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1910-01-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a presbyter[4], head teacher[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- William Awdry was born on +1842-01-24T00:00:00Z[2].
- William Awdry died on +1910-01-04T00:00:00Z[3].
- William Awdry's father was John Wither Awdry[8].
- Among William Awdry's spouses was Frances Emily Moberly Awdry[9].
- William Awdry worked as a presbyter[4].
- William Awdry worked as a head teacher[5].
- William Awdry worked as a writer[6].
- William Awdry held the position of Bishop of Southampton[10].
- William Awdry held the position of Bishop of Osaka[11].
- William Awdry held the position of Bishop of South Tokyo[12].
- William Awdry was educated at Balliol College[13].
- William Awdry's education included a stint at Winchester College[14].
- William Awdry's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
- William Awdry's image is recorded as WilliamAwdry.jpg[16].
- William Awdry is recorded as male[17].
- William Awdry's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- William Awdry's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Reverend[19].
- William Awdry's residence is recorded as Shiba[20].
- William Awdry's residence is recorded as Osaka[21].
- William Awdry's residence is recorded as Southampton[22].
- William Awdry's sport is recorded as rowing[23].
- William Awdry's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0465h96[24].
- William Awdry's family name is recorded as Awdry[25].
- William Awdry's given name is recorded as William[26].
- William Awdry's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[27].
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Origins and Family
William Awdry was born on +1842-01-24T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was John Wither Awdry[8].
Education
Educated at Balliol College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Winchester College[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include presbyter[4], head teacher[5], and writer[6]. Positions held include Bishop of Southampton[10], a position[36], founded in 1895[37]; Bishop of Osaka[11]; and Bishop of South Tokyo[12], an Anglican episcopal title[38].
Personal Life
Among William Awdry's spouses was Frances Emily Moberly Awdry[9]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
Death and Burial
William Awdry died on +1910-01-04T00:00:00Z[3].
Why It Matters
William Awdry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]
FAQs
Who were William Awdry's parents?
William Awdry's father was John Wither Awdry[8].
Who was William Awdry married to?
William Awdry's spouses include Frances Emily Moberly Awdry[9].
What did William Awdry do for work?
William Awdry worked as presbyter[4], head teacher[5], and writer[6].
Where did William Awdry go to school?
William Awdry was educated at Balliol College[13] and Winchester College[14].