William David Ross
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Summary
William David Ross was born on April 15, 1877[1], in Thurso[2]. He died on May 5, 1971[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and translator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (702 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Field of work: philosophy[9]
- Position held: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[10]
- Educated at: Balliol College[11], University of Edinburgh[12], Royal High School[13]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Fellow of the British Academy[15], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16]
- Member of: British Academy[17], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], American Philosophical Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: British Army[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
- Family name: Ross[23]
- Given name: William[24], David[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Different from: Willie Ross, Baron Ross of Marnock[27]
Why It Matters
William David Ross has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by Richard I. Aaron[30], a philosopher[31], 1901–1987[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[34], specialised in epistemology[35].
FAQs
Where was William David Ross born?
William David Ross's place of birth was Thurso[2].
Where did William David Ross die?
William David Ross died in Oxford[4].
What did William David Ross do for work?
William David Ross worked as a philosopher[5] and translator[6].
Where did William David Ross go to school?
William David Ross was educated at Balliol College[11], University of Edinburgh[12], and Royal High School[13].
What awards did William David Ross receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Fellow of the British Academy[15], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16].
Who did William David Ross influence?
William David Ross has been cited as an influence by Richard I. Aaron[30].