William Empson
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Summary
William Empson was born on September 27, 1906[1], in Kingston upon Hull[2]. He died on April 15, 1984[3], in London[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], poet[6], writer[7], and scholar of English[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 15, 1984[10]
- Father: Arthur Reginald Empson[11]
- Mother: Laura Mickelthwait[12]
- Spouse: Hetta Empson[13]
- Child: [William Hendrick] Mogador Empson[14], Jacobus Arthur Calais Empson[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Employer: University of Sheffield[17]
- Educated at: Winchester College[18], Magdalene College[19]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[20], Knight Bachelor[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: William Empson[24]
- Family name: Empson[25]
- Given name: William[26]
- Depicted by: Sir William Empson[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: William Empson[29]
- Sibling: Charles Empson[30]
Why It Matters
William Empson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was William Empson born?
William Empson's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull[2].
Where did William Empson die?
William Empson died 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 a literary critic[5], poet[6], writer[7], and scholar of English[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].