William Denison
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William Denison
Summary
William Denison is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 3, 1804[3]. He died in East Sheen[4]. He died on January 19, 1871[5]. He worked as an engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], William Denison…
- William Denison died in East Sheen[4].
- William Denison was born on May 3, 1804[3].
- William Denison died on January 19, 1871[5].
- William Denison's father was John Denison[8].
- William Denison's mother was Charlotte Estwick[9].
- William Denison was married to Caroline Lucy Hornby[10].
- A child of William Denison was William Evelyn Denison[11].
- William Denison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
- William Denison's professions included engineer[6].
- William Denison held the position of Governor of New South Wales[13].
- William Denison held the position of Governor of Madras[14].
- William Denison's education included a stint at Eton College[15].
- William Denison was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
- William Denison received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
- William Denison received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].
- William Denison received the Telford Medal[19].
- William Denison was a member of Royal Society[20].
- William Denison is recorded as male[21].
- William Denison's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- William Denison's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
- William Denison's Commons category is recorded as Sir William Thomas Denison[24].
- William Denison's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
- William Denison's family name is recorded as Denison[26].
- William Denison's given name is recorded as William[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Denison's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 3, 1804[3]. His father was John Denison[8]. His mother was Charlotte Estwick[9].
Education
Educated at Eton College[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].
Career and Affiliations
William Denison's professions included engineer[6]. Positions held include Governor of New South Wales[13], a position[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1788[36] and Governor of Madras[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; and Telford Medal[19], an engineering award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1835[44].
Personal Life
Among William Denison's spouses was Caroline Lucy Hornby[10]. A child of him was William Evelyn Denison[11].
Death and Burial
William Denison died on January 19, 1871[5]. He passed away in East Sheen[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Denison include Port Denison[45], a town[46], in Australia[47]; Denison[48], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1903[51]; Impatiens denisonii[52], a taxon[53]; and Puntius denisonii[54], a taxon[55].
Why It Matters
William Denison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Port Denison[45], a town[46], in Australia[47]; Denison[48], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1903[51]; Impatiens denisonii[52], a taxon[53]; and Puntius denisonii[54], a taxon[55].
FAQs
Where was William Denison born?
Born in London[2], William Denison…
Where did William Denison die?
William Denison died in East Sheen[4].
Who were William Denison's parents?
William Denison's father was John Denison[8]. William Denison's mother was Charlotte Estwick[9].
Who was William Denison married to?
William Denison's spouses include Caroline Lucy Hornby[10].
What did William Denison do for work?
William Denison worked as engineer[6].
Where did William Denison go to school?
William Denison was educated at Eton College[15] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
What awards did William Denison receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], and Telford Medal[19].