William Bald

British surveyor, cartographer and civil engineer
Person human Q8004975
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William Bald

Summary

William Bald is a human[1]. He was born in Burntisland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1789[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1857[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Bald was born in Burntisland[2].
  • William Bald died in London[4].
  • William Bald was born on January 1, 1789[3].
  • William Bald died on January 1, 1857[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • William Bald held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • William Bald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Bald worked as a cartographer[6].
  • William Bald worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • William Bald's professions included engineer[8].
  • William Bald's professions included geologist[9].
  • William Bald received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • William Bald received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15].
  • William Bald was a member of Royal Irish Academy[16].
  • William Bald was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
  • William Bald is recorded as male[18].
  • William Bald's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Bald's given name is recorded as William[20].
  • William Bald's relative is recorded as Robert Bald[21].
  • William Bald's relative is recorded as Alexander Bald[22].
  • William Bald's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

William Bald's place of birth was Burntisland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1789[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and geologist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14], a fellowship award[24], in United Kingdom[25] and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15], a fellowship award[26], in United Kingdom[27].

Death and Burial

William Bald died on January 1, 1857[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

William Bald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was William Bald born?

William Bald's place of birth was Burntisland[2].

Where did William Bald die?

William Bald passed away in London[4].

What did William Bald do for work?

William Bald worked as cartographer[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and geologist[9].

What awards did William Bald receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14] and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Structurae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . commemorative plaque. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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