William Caslon
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William Caslon
Summary
William Caslon is a human[1]. Born in Cradley[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1692[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 23, 1766[5]. He worked as a gunsmith[6], type designer[7], graphic designer[8], Q17353550[9], and type founder[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Cradley[2], William Caslon…
- William Caslon passed away in London[4].
- William Caslon died in Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green[12].
- William Caslon was born on January 1, 1692[3].
- William Caslon died on January 23, 1766[5].
- A child of William Caslon was William Caslon[13].
- William Caslon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
- William Caslon's professions included gunsmith[6].
- William Caslon worked as a type designer[7].
- William Caslon worked as a graphic designer[8].
- William Caslon's professions included Q17353550[9].
- William Caslon's professions included type founder[10].
- William Caslon's professions included engraver[15].
- William Caslon is recorded as male[16].
- William Caslon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- William Caslon's Commons category is recorded as William Caslon[18].
- William Caslon's family name is recorded as Caslon[19].
- William Caslon's given name is recorded as William[20].
- William Caslon's work location is recorded as Greater London[21].
- William Caslon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
- William Caslon's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
- William Caslon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
- William Caslon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
- William Caslon's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[26].
- William Caslon's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Cradley[2], William Caslon… he was born on January 1, 1692[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include gunsmith[6], type designer[7], graphic designer[8], Q17353550[9], type founder[10], and engraver[15].
Personal Life
A child of William Caslon was he[13].
Death and Burial
William Caslon died on January 23, 1766[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green[12], a metropolitan borough of the County of London[31], in United Kingdom[32].
Why It Matters
William Caslon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was William Caslon born?
William Caslon's place of birth was Cradley[2].
Where did William Caslon die?
William Caslon passed away in London[4].
What did William Caslon do for work?
William Caslon worked as gunsmith[6], type designer[7], graphic designer[8], Q17353550[9], and type founder[10].