William Collins

English sculptor, born 1721
Person human Q18531131
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William Collins

Summary

William Collins is a human[1]. He was born on 1721[2]. He died on May 31, 1793[3]. He worked as a sculptor[4]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • William Collins was born on 1721[2].
  • William Collins died on May 31, 1793[3].
  • William Collins died on March 1, 1801[6].
  • William Collins held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[7].
  • William Collins worked as a sculptor[4].
  • William Collins is recorded as male[8].
  • William Collins's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • William Collins's family name is recorded as Collins[10].
  • William Collins's given name is recorded as William[11].
  • William Collins's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[12].
  • William Collins's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[13].

Body

Origins and Family

William Collins was born on 1721[2].

Career and Affiliations

William Collins's professions included sculptor[4].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 31, 1793[3] and March 1, 1801[6].

Why It Matters

William Collins is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

What did William Collins do for work?

William Collins worked as sculptor[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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