William Blaauw

English antiquarian; (1793-1870)
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William Blaauw

Summary

William Blaauw is a human[1]. He was born on May 25, 1793[2]. He died on April 26, 1870[3]. He worked as an antiquarian[4]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • William Blaauw was born on May 25, 1793[2].
  • William Blaauw died on April 26, 1870[3].
  • William Blaauw's father was Willem Blaauw[6].
  • William Blaauw's mother was Louisa Puller[7].
  • William Blaauw was married to Margaret Emily Gillman[8].
  • William Blaauw was married to Harriet King[9].
  • A child of William Blaauw was Emily Hannah Blaauw[10].
  • A child of William Blaauw was Henry William Gilman Blaauw[11].
  • A child of William Blaauw was Thomas St. Leger Blaauw[12].
  • William Blaauw worked as an antiquarian[4].
  • William Blaauw held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[13].
  • William Blaauw's education included a stint at Christ Church[14].
  • William Blaauw's education included a stint at Eton College[15].
  • William Blaauw received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].
  • William Blaauw was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[17].
  • William Blaauw was a member of Sussex Archaeological Society[18].
  • William Blaauw is recorded as male[19].
  • William Blaauw's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Blaauw's Commons category is recorded as William Henry Blaauw[21].
  • William Blaauw's residence is recorded as Newick[22].
  • William Blaauw's family name is recorded as Blaauw[23].
  • William Blaauw's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Blaauw's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • William Blaauw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • William Blaauw's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[27].

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Origins and Family

William Blaauw was born on May 25, 1793[2]. His father was Willem Blaauw[6]. His mother was Louisa Puller[7].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[15], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

William Blaauw's professions included antiquarian[4]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[13].

Recognition

William Blaauw received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Emily Gillman[8], 1798–1881[35] and Harriet King[9]. Children include Emily Hannah Blaauw[10], 1833–1919[36]; Henry William Gilman Blaauw[11]; and Thomas St. Leger Blaauw[12], 1839–1893[37].

Death and Burial

William Blaauw died on April 26, 1870[3].

Why It Matters

William Blaauw is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

Who were William Blaauw's parents?

William Blaauw's father was Willem Blaauw[6]. William Blaauw's mother was Louisa Puller[7].

Who was William Blaauw married to?

William Blaauw's spouses include Margaret Emily Gillman[8] and Harriet King[9].

What did William Blaauw do for work?

William Blaauw worked as antiquarian[4].

Where did William Blaauw go to school?

William Blaauw was educated at Christ Church[14] and Eton College[15].

What awards did William Blaauw receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The London Gazette 22226. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . 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
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Emily Hannah Blaauw, Henry William Gilman Blaauw, Thomas St. Leger Blaauw
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    Educated at Christ Church, Eton College
    Award received Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
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