William Bowyer

18th-century English printer
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William Bowyer

Summary

William Bowyer is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on December 19, 1699[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 13, 1777[5]. He worked as a publisher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Bowyer's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Bowyer died in London[4].
  • William Bowyer was born on December 19, 1699[3].
  • William Bowyer died on November 13, 1777[5].
  • William Bowyer worked as a publisher[6].
  • William Bowyer worked as a writer[7].
  • William Bowyer's education included a stint at St John's College[9].
  • William Bowyer is recorded as male[10].
  • William Bowyer's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Bowyer's family name is recorded as Bowyer[12].
  • William Bowyer's given name is recorded as William[13].
  • William Bowyer's partner in business or sport is recorded as John Nichols[14].
  • William Bowyer's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • William Bowyer's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[16].
  • William Bowyer's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].
  • William Bowyer's attested in is recorded as Mare Magnum. Etruria (vol. 95)[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Bowyer… he was born on December 19, 1699[3].

Education

William Bowyer was educated at St John's College[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

William Bowyer died on November 13, 1777[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Bowyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Bowyer born?

William Bowyer's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Bowyer die?

William Bowyer died in London[4].

What did William Bowyer do for work?

William Bowyer worked as publisher[6] and writer[7].

Where did William Bowyer go to school?

William Bowyer was educated at St John's College[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . d-nb.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . maru.firenze.sbn.it. maru.firenze.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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