William F. Barrett

English physicist and parapsychologist (1844–1925)
Person human Q369067
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William F. Barrett

Summary

William F. Barrett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on February 10, 1844[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 26, 1925[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William F. Barrett's place of birth was Kingston[2].
  • William F. Barrett died in London[4].
  • William F. Barrett was born on February 10, 1844[3].
  • William F. Barrett died on May 26, 1925[5].
  • William F. Barrett's father was William Garland Barrett[9].
  • William F. Barrett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William F. Barrett's professions included physicist[6].
  • William F. Barrett's professions included university teacher[7].
  • William F. Barrett received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
  • William F. Barrett was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • William F. Barrett is recorded as male[13].
  • William F. Barrett's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William F. Barrett's Commons category is recorded as William Fletcher Barrett[15].
  • William F. Barrett's family name is recorded as Barrett[16].
  • William F. Barrett's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William F. Barrett's sibling is recorded as Rosa M. Barrett[18].

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Origins and Family

William F. Barrett's place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on February 10, 1844[3]. His father was William Garland Barrett[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Recognition

William F. Barrett received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

Death and Burial

William F. Barrett died on May 26, 1925[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William F. Barrett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was William F. Barrett born?

Born in Kingston[2], William F. Barrett…

Where did William F. Barrett die?

William F. Barrett passed away in London[4].

Who were William F. Barrett's parents?

William F. Barrett's father was William Garland Barrett[9].

What did William F. Barrett do for work?

William F. Barrett worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did William F. Barrett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Family name Barrett
    Sibling Rosa M. Barrett
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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