William Carey
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Summary
William Carey is a human[1]. He was born in Northamptonshire[2]. He was born on August 17, 1761[3]. He passed away in Kolkata[4]. He died on June 9, 1834[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], translator[7], missionary[8], Bible translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,569 views/month, #6,832 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Carey's place of birth was Northamptonshire[2].
- William Carey died in Kolkata[4].
- William Carey was born on August 17, 1761[3].
- William Carey died on June 9, 1834[5].
- Burial took place at Serampore Missions Burial Ground[12].
- Among William Carey's spouses was Charlotte Emilia Carey[13].
- A child of William Carey was Felix Carey[14].
- William Carey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- English was William Carey's native language[16].
- William Carey worked as a botanist[6].
- William Carey's professions included translator[7].
- William Carey worked as a missionary[8].
- William Carey worked as a Bible translator[9].
- William Carey worked as a writer[10].
- William Carey's professions included orientalist[17].
- William Carey's field of work was botany[18].
- Among William Carey's employers was Fort William College[19].
- A notable work attributed to William Carey is Dialogues, Intended to Facilitate the Acquiring of the Bengali Language[20].
- A notable work attributed to William Carey is Q140287647[21].
- William Carey's religion is recorded as Reformed Baptists[22].
- William Carey is recorded as male[23].
- William Carey's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- William Carey's Commons category is recorded as William Carey (missionary)[25].
- William Carey's archives at is recorded as Angus Library and Archive[26].
- William Carey's family name is recorded as Carey[27].
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Origins and Family
William Carey was born in Northamptonshire[2]. He was born on August 17, 1761[3]. English was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], translator[7], missionary[8], Bible translator[9], writer[10], and orientalist[17]. William Carey's field of work was botany[18]. He was employed by Fort William College[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dialogues, Intended to Facilitate the Acquiring of the Bengali Language[20], a version, edition or translation[28] and Q140287647[21].
Personal Life
William Carey was married to Charlotte Emilia Carey[13]. A child of him was Felix Carey[14]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Baptists[22].
Death and Burial
William Carey died on June 9, 1834[5]. He died in Kolkata[4]. Burial took place at Serampore Missions Burial Ground[12].
Why It Matters
William Carey ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,569 views/month, #6,832 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was William Carey born?
William Carey's place of birth was Northamptonshire[2].
Where did William Carey die?
William Carey died in Kolkata[4].
Who was William Carey married to?
William Carey's spouses include Charlotte Emilia Carey[13].
What did William Carey do for work?
William Carey worked as botanist[6], translator[7], missionary[8], Bible translator[9], and writer[10].