William Fowler

Scottish poet, translator and diplomat
Person human Q8009274
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William Fowler

Summary

William Fowler is a human[1]. He was born on 1560[2]. He died on January 1, 1612[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], translator[5], and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Fowler was born on 1560[2].
  • William Fowler died on January 1, 1612[3].
  • William Fowler's father was Sir William Fowler[8].
  • William Fowler's mother was Janet Fockart[9].
  • William Fowler's professions included linguist[4].
  • William Fowler's professions included translator[5].
  • William Fowler's professions included poet[6].
  • William Fowler was educated at University of St Andrews[10].
  • William Fowler's education included a stint at University of Paris[11].
  • William Fowler is recorded as male[12].
  • William Fowler's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Fowler's family name is recorded as Fowler[14].
  • William Fowler's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Fowler's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • William Fowler's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].
  • William Fowler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

William Fowler was born on 1560[2]. His father was Sir William Fowler[8]. His mother was Janet Fockart[9].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[10], a public university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1413[21], headquartered in Fife[22] and University of Paris[11], a former entity[23], in France[24], founded in 1150[25], headquartered in Paris[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[4], translator[5], and poet[6].

Death and Burial

William Fowler died on January 1, 1612[3].

Why It Matters

William Fowler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were William Fowler's parents?

William Fowler's father was Sir William Fowler[8]. William Fowler's mother was Janet Fockart[9].

What did William Fowler do for work?

William Fowler worked as linguist[4], translator[5], and poet[6].

Where did William Fowler go to school?

William Fowler was educated at University of St Andrews[10] and University of Paris[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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