William Davis

English mathematician and publisher
Person human Q18559910
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William Davis

Summary

William Davis is a human[1]. He was born on 1772[2]. He died on 1807[3]. He worked as a mathematician[4] and publisher[5].

Key Facts

  • William Davis was born on 1772[2].
  • William Davis died on 1807[3].
  • William Davis held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[6].
  • William Davis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • William Davis worked as a mathematician[4].
  • William Davis worked as a publisher[5].
  • William Davis is recorded as male[8].
  • William Davis's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • William Davis's Commons category is recorded as William Davis (mathematician)[10].
  • William Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[11].
  • William Davis's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William Davis's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • William Davis's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[14].

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Origins and Family

William Davis was born on 1772[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[4] and publisher[5].

Death and Burial

William Davis died on 1807[3].

FAQs

What did William Davis do for work?

William Davis worked as mathematician[4] and publisher[5].

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id OL4269608A
    Commons category William Davis (mathematician)
    Family name Davis
    Sex or gender male
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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