William Brodie

Summary

William Brodie is a human^[1]. He was born in Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on September 28, 1741^[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on October 1, 1788^[5]. He worked as an artisan^[6], politician^[7], criminal^[8], and businessperson^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• William Brodie's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].
• William Brodie passed away in Edinburgh^[4].
• William Brodie was born on September 28, 1741^[3].
• William Brodie died on October 1, 1788^[5].
• William Brodie held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[11].
• William Brodie's professions included artisan^[6].
• William Brodie's professions included politician^[7].
• William Brodie's professions included criminal^[8].
• William Brodie worked as a businessperson^[9].
• William Brodie was educated at Royal High School^[12].
• William Brodie was a member of Edinburgh Cape Club^[13].
• William Brodie is recorded as male^[14].
• William Brodie's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• William Brodie's Commons category is recorded as William Brodie (cabinet maker)^[16].
• The cause of death was hanging to death^[17].
• William Brodie's family name is recorded as Brodie^[18].
• William Brodie's given name is recorded as William^[19].
• William Brodie's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment^[20].
• William Brodie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[21].

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Origins and Family

William Brodie's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on September 28, 1741^[3].

Education

William Brodie's education included a stint at Royal High School^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artisan^[6], politician^[7], criminal^[8], and businessperson^[9].

Death and Burial

William Brodie died on October 1, 1788^[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death^[17].

Why It Matters

William Brodie ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[23]

FAQs

Where was William Brodie born?

William Brodie's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].

Where did William Brodie die?

William Brodie passed away in Edinburgh^[4].

What did William Brodie do for work?

William Brodie worked as artisan^[6], politician^[7], criminal^[8], and businessperson^[9].

Where did William Brodie go to school?

William Brodie was educated at Royal High School^[12].