William Edward Soothill
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Summary
William Edward Soothill was born on January 1, 1861[1], in Halifax[2]. He died on January 1, 1935[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 23, 1861[11]
- Date of death: May 14, 1935[12]
- Place of burial: Rose Hill cemetery[13]
- Child: Dorothea Hosie[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Occupation: sinologist[17]
- Field of work: sinology[18], translation[19], missionary work[20]
- Employer: University of Oxford[21]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: William Edward Soothill[24]
- Family name: Q112595963[25]
- Given name: William[26], Edward[27]
- Described by source: Who's Who in the Far East[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29], Chinese[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
- P14541: 4PBb8P[32]
- P14611: 83174[33]
Why It Matters
William Edward Soothill has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was William Edward Soothill born?
William Edward Soothill's place of birth was Halifax[2].
Where did William Edward Soothill die?
William Edward Soothill passed away in Oxford[4].
What did William Edward Soothill do for work?
William Edward Soothill worked as a lexicographer[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and translator[9].