William Fitzwilliam Owen

British Royal Navy admiral (1774-1857)
Person human Q532901
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William Fitzwilliam Owen

Summary

William Fitzwilliam Owen is a human[1]. Born in Manchester[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1774[3]. He died in Saint John[4]. He died on November 3, 1857[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], judge[7], cartographer[8], naval officer[9], and hydrographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manchester[2], William Fitzwilliam Owen…
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen passed away in Saint John[4].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen was born on September 17, 1774[3].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen died on November 3, 1857[5].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's father was William Owen[12].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen was married to Amy Gardner Nicholson[13].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's professions included explorer[6].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen worked as a judge[7].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen worked as a cartographer[8].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen worked as a naval officer[9].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's professions included hydrographer[10].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen held the position of judge[16].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen is recorded as male[19].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[21].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's Commons category is recorded as William Fitzwilliam Owen[22].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[23].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[24].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's family name is recorded as Owen[25].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Fitzwilliam Owen's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[27].

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Origins and Family

William Fitzwilliam Owen was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on September 17, 1774[3]. His father was William Owen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], judge[7], cartographer[8], naval officer[9], and hydrographer[10]. William Fitzwilliam Owen held the position of judge[16].

Recognition

William Fitzwilliam Owen received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].

Personal Life

Among William Fitzwilliam Owen's spouses was Amy Gardner Nicholson[13].

Death and Burial

William Fitzwilliam Owen died on November 3, 1857[5]. He passed away in Saint John[4].

Why It Matters

William Fitzwilliam Owen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was William Fitzwilliam Owen born?

Born in Manchester[2], William Fitzwilliam Owen…

Where did William Fitzwilliam Owen die?

William Fitzwilliam Owen died in Saint John[4].

Who were William Fitzwilliam Owen's parents?

William Fitzwilliam Owen's father was William Owen[12].

Who was William Fitzwilliam Owen married to?

William Fitzwilliam Owen's spouses include Amy Gardner Nicholson[13].

What did William Fitzwilliam Owen do for work?

William Fitzwilliam Owen worked as explorer[6], judge[7], cartographer[8], naval officer[9], and hydrographer[10].

What awards did William Fitzwilliam Owen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Owen, William Fitzwilliam (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Owen, William Fitzwilliam (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Owen, William Fitzwilliam (NBD). wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, A Naval Biographical Dictionary, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, judge, cartographer +2
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  3. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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