William Beckford
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Summary
William Beckford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jamaica[2]. He was born on 1709[3]. He died on June 21, 1770[4]. He worked as a politician[5], businessperson[6], and plantation owner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Jamaica[2].
- William Beckford was born on 1709[3].
- William Beckford died on June 21, 1770[4].
- William Beckford's father was Peter Beckford[9].
- William Beckford's mother was Bathsuba Hering[10].
- William Beckford was married to Maria Hamilton[11].
- A child of William Beckford was William Beckford[12].
- A child of William Beckford was Thomas Beckford[13].
- A child of William Beckford was Rofe Beckford[14].
- A child of William Beckford was Susannah Beckford[15].
- A child of William Beckford was John Beckford[16].
- A child of William Beckford was Barbara Beckford[17].
- William Beckford held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
- William Beckford worked as a politician[5].
- William Beckford worked as a businessperson[6].
- William Beckford's professions included plantation owner[7].
- William Beckford held the position of Lord Mayor of London[19].
- William Beckford held the position of Lord Mayor of London[20].
- William Beckford held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[21].
- William Beckford held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
- William Beckford held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
- William Beckford held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
- William Beckford's education included a stint at Westminster School[25].
- William Beckford is recorded as male[26].
- William Beckford's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Jamaica[2], William Beckford… he was born on 1709[3]. His father was Peter Beckford[9]. His mother was Bathsuba Hering[10].
Education
William Beckford's education included a stint at Westminster School[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[5], businessperson[6], and plantation owner[7]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of London[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1189[30]; Sheriff of the City of London[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[23]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[24]; and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[33].
Personal Life
Among William Beckford's spouses was Maria Hamilton[11]. Children include he[12], a writer[34], 1760–1844[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36]; Thomas Beckford[13]; Rofe Beckford[14]; Susannah Beckford[15]; John Beckford[16]; and Barbara Beckford[17]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[37].
Death and Burial
William Beckford died on June 21, 1770[4].
Why It Matters
William Beckford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was William Beckford born?
William Beckford was born in Jamaica[2].
Who were William Beckford's parents?
William Beckford's father was Peter Beckford[9]. William Beckford's mother was Bathsuba Hering[10].
Who was William Beckford married to?
William Beckford's spouses include Maria Hamilton[11].
What did William Beckford do for work?
William Beckford worked as politician[5], businessperson[6], and plantation owner[7].
Where did William Beckford go to school?
William Beckford was educated at Westminster School[25].