William Evans Burton

English actor, playwright, theater manager and publisher in the United States (1804-1860)
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William Evans Burton

Summary

William Evans Burton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1804[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 10, 1860[5]. He worked as an actor[6], playwright[7], journalist[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Evans Burton was born in London[2].
  • William Evans Burton passed away in New York City[4].
  • William Evans Burton was born on September 24, 1804[3].
  • William Evans Burton died on February 10, 1860[5].
  • William Evans Burton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • William Evans Burton's professions included actor[6].
  • William Evans Burton's professions included playwright[7].
  • William Evans Burton worked as a journalist[8].
  • William Evans Burton worked as a stage actor[9].
  • William Evans Burton is recorded as male[12].
  • William Evans Burton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Evans Burton's Commons category is recorded as William Evans Burton[14].
  • William Evans Burton's family name is recorded as Burton[15].
  • William Evans Burton's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William Evans Burton's given name is recorded as Evans[17].
  • William Evans Burton's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[18].
  • William Evans Burton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • William Evans Burton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • William Evans Burton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Evans Burton… he was born on September 24, 1804[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], playwright[7], journalist[8], and stage actor[9].

Death and Burial

William Evans Burton died on February 10, 1860[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

William Evans Burton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was William Evans Burton born?

William Evans Burton was born in London[2].

Where did William Evans Burton die?

William Evans Burton died in New York City[4].

What did William Evans Burton do for work?

William Evans Burton worked as actor[6], playwright[7], journalist[8], and stage actor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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