William Dixon

English iron and coal master (1788–1859)
Person human Q18784034
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William Dixon

Summary

William Dixon is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on 1788[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on 1859[5]. He worked as an ironmaster[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • William Dixon's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • William Dixon passed away in London[4].
  • William Dixon was born on 1788[3].
  • William Dixon died on 1859[5].
  • William Dixon's father was William Dixon[8].
  • A child of William Dixon was William Smith Dixon[9].
  • William Dixon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • William Dixon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • William Dixon's professions included ironmaster[6].
  • William Dixon is recorded as male[12].
  • William Dixon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Dixon's family name is recorded as Dixon[14].
  • William Dixon's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Dixon's described at URL is recorded as http://www.glasgowwestaddress.co.uk/100_Glasgow_Men/Dixon_William.htm[16].
  • William Dixon's depicted by is recorded as William Dixon of Govanhill; (1788-1858)[17].

Body

Origins and Family

William Dixon was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on 1788[3]. His father was he[8].

Career and Affiliations

William Dixon's professions included ironmaster[6].

Personal Life

A child of William Dixon was William Smith Dixon[9].

Death and Burial

William Dixon died on 1859[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Dixon is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was William Dixon born?

William Dixon's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did William Dixon die?

William Dixon died in London[4].

Who were William Dixon's parents?

William Dixon's father was William Dixon[8].

What did William Dixon do for work?

William Dixon worked as ironmaster[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → William Smith Dixon
    Imported from → —
    Place of birth → Glasgow
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 48967
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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