William Draper

British Army general
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William Draper

Summary

William Draper is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on January 1, 1721[3]. He passed away in Bristol[4]. He died on January 8, 1787[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bristol[2], William Draper…
  • William Draper passed away in Bristol[4].
  • William Draper was born on January 1, 1721[3].
  • William Draper died on January 8, 1787[5].
  • William Draper is buried at Bath Abbey[8].
  • Among William Draper's spouses was Caroline Beauclerk[9].
  • William Draper held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • William Draper worked as a military officer[6].
  • William Draper's education included a stint at Eton College[11].
  • William Draper's education included a stint at King's College[12].
  • William Draper was educated at Bristol Cathedral Choir School[13].
  • William Draper received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • William Draper is recorded as male[15].
  • William Draper's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Draper's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • William Draper's Commons category is recorded as William Draper[18].
  • William Draper's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[19].
  • William Draper's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • William Draper was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[21].
  • William Draper's family name is recorded as Draper[22].
  • William Draper's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Draper's depicted by is recorded as Major General Sir William Draper[24].
  • William Draper's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].

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Origins and Family

William Draper was born in Bristol[2]. He was born on January 1, 1721[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[11], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1440[28]; King's College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1441[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32]; and Bristol Cathedral Choir School[13], a church building[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1140[35].

Career and Affiliations

William Draper's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

William Draper received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].

Personal Life

William Draper was married to Caroline Beauclerk[9].

Death and Burial

William Draper died on January 8, 1787[5]. He passed away in Bristol[4]. He is buried at Bath Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

William Draper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was William Draper born?

Born in Bristol[2], William Draper…

Where did William Draper die?

William Draper died in Bristol[4].

Who was William Draper married to?

William Draper's spouses include Caroline Beauclerk[9].

What did William Draper do for work?

William Draper worked as military officer[6].

Where did William Draper go to school?

William Draper was educated at Eton College[11], King's College[12], and Bristol Cathedral Choir School[13].

What awards did William Draper receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military officer
    Family name Draper
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Depicted by Major General Sir William Draper
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