William Bower Forwood

English merchant, shipowner and politician (1840-1928)
Person human Q8005760
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William Bower Forwood

Summary

William Bower Forwood is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1840[3]. He died in Funchal[4]. He died on March 23, 1928[5]. He worked as a merchant[6] and ship-owner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], William Bower Forwood…
  • William Bower Forwood died in Funchal[4].
  • William Bower Forwood was born on January 21, 1840[3].
  • William Bower Forwood died on March 23, 1928[5].
  • William Bower Forwood's father was Thomas Friend Brittain Peploe Forwood[9].
  • William Bower Forwood's mother was Charlotte Bower[10].
  • William Bower Forwood held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • William Bower Forwood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • William Bower Forwood worked as a merchant[6].
  • William Bower Forwood's professions included ship-owner[7].
  • William Bower Forwood held the position of Lord Mayor of Liverpool[13].
  • William Bower Forwood held the position of High Sheriff of Lancashire[14].
  • William Bower Forwood's education included a stint at Liverpool Collegiate School[15].
  • William Bower Forwood received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • William Bower Forwood received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • William Bower Forwood is recorded as male[18].
  • William Bower Forwood's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Bower Forwood's residence is recorded as Bromborough Manor[20].
  • William Bower Forwood's family name is recorded as Forwood[21].
  • William Bower Forwood's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Bower Forwood's depicted by is recorded as Sir William Bower Forwood (1840–1928)[23].
  • William Bower Forwood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool[2], William Bower Forwood… he was born on January 21, 1840[3]. His father was Thomas Friend Brittain Peploe Forwood[9]. His mother was Charlotte Bower[10].

Education

William Bower Forwood's education included a stint at Liverpool Collegiate School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6] and ship-owner[7]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of Liverpool[13], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26] and High Sheriff of Lancashire[14], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1300[33].

Death and Burial

William Bower Forwood died on March 23, 1928[5]. He died in Funchal[4].

Why It Matters

William Bower Forwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Bower Forwood born?

William Bower Forwood's place of birth was Liverpool[2].

Where did William Bower Forwood die?

William Bower Forwood died in Funchal[4].

Who were William Bower Forwood's parents?

William Bower Forwood's father was Thomas Friend Brittain Peploe Forwood[9]. William Bower Forwood's mother was Charlotte Bower[10].

What did William Bower Forwood do for work?

William Bower Forwood worked as merchant[6] and ship-owner[7].

Where did William Bower Forwood go to school?

William Bower Forwood was educated at Liverpool Collegiate School[15].

What awards did William Bower Forwood receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . WikiTree. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . WikiTree. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The London Gazette 28229. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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