William Empson

Summary

William Empson is a human^[1]. Born in Kingston upon Hull^[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1906^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on April 15, 1984^[5]. He worked as a literary critic^[6], poet^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Empson was born in Kingston upon Hull^[2].
• William Empson passed away in London^[4].
• William Empson was born on September 27, 1906^[3].
• William Empson died on April 15, 1984^[5].
• William Empson died on May 15, 1984^[10].
• William Empson's father was Arthur Reginald Empson^[11].
• William Empson's mother was Laura Mickelthwait^[12].
• William Empson was married to Hetta Empson^[13].
• A child of William Empson was [William Hendrick] Mogador Empson^[14].
• A child of William Empson was Jacobus Arthur Calais Empson^[15].
• William Empson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[16].
• William Empson worked as a literary critic^[6].
• William Empson worked as a poet^[7].
• William Empson's professions included writer^[8].
• Among William Empson's employers was University of Sheffield^[17].
• William Empson's education included a stint at Winchester College^[18].
• William Empson was educated at Magdalene College^[19].
• William Empson received the Fellow of the British Academy^[20].
• William Empson received the Knight Bachelor^[21].
• William Empson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[22].
• William Empson is recorded as male^[23].
• William Empson's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• William Empson's Commons category is recorded as William Empson^[25].
• William Empson's family name is recorded as Empson^[26].
• William Empson's given name is recorded as William^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kingston upon Hull^[2], William Empson… he was born on September 27, 1906^[3]. His father was Arthur Reginald Empson^[11]. His mother was Laura Mickelthwait^[12].

Education

Educated at Winchester College^[18], an independent school^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1382^[30], headquartered in Winchester^[31] and Magdalene College^[19], a college of the University of Cambridge^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1428^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic^[6], poet^[7], and writer^[8]. William Empson was employed by University of Sheffield^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy^[20], a fellowship award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36] and Knight Bachelor^[21], a title of honor^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1300^[39].

Personal Life

William Empson was married to Hetta Empson^[13]. Children include [William Hendrick] Mogador Empson^[14] and Jacobus Arthur Calais Empson^[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 15, 1984^[5] and May 15, 1984^[10]. William Empson died in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Empson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was William Empson born?

William Empson's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull^[2].

Where did William Empson die?

William Empson passed away in London^[4].

Who were William Empson's parents?

William Empson's father was Arthur Reginald Empson^[11]. William Empson's mother was Laura Mickelthwait^[12].

Who was William Empson married to?

William Empson's spouses include Hetta Empson^[13].

What did William Empson do for work?

William Empson worked as literary critic^[6], poet^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did William Empson go to school?

William Empson was educated at Winchester College^[18] and Magdalene College^[19].

What awards did William Empson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy^[20] and Knight Bachelor^[21].