William Fraser

Scottish solicitor and historian (1816–1898)
Person human Q5741148
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Summary

William Fraser is a human[1]. He was born on February 18, 1816[2]. He died on March 13, 1898[3]. He worked as a historian[4] and genealogist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • William Fraser was born on February 18, 1816[2].
  • William Fraser died on March 13, 1898[3].
  • William Fraser is buried at Dean Cemetery[7].
  • William Fraser held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Fraser's professions included historian[4].
  • William Fraser worked as a genealogist[5].
  • William Fraser's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[9].
  • William Fraser received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].
  • William Fraser is recorded as male[11].
  • William Fraser's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Fraser's Commons category is recorded as William Fraser (historian)[13].
  • William Fraser's family name is recorded as Fraser[14].
  • William Fraser's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Fraser's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[16].
  • William Fraser's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[17].
  • William Fraser's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • William Fraser's writing language is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

William Fraser was born on February 18, 1816[2].

Education

William Fraser was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4] and genealogist[5].

Recognition

William Fraser received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].

Death and Burial

William Fraser died on March 13, 1898[3]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

William Fraser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

What did William Fraser do for work?

William Fraser worked as historian[4] and genealogist[5].

Where did William Fraser go to school?

William Fraser was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

What awards did William Fraser receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . Fraser, William. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Fraser, William. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Fraser, William. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Fraser, William. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Vatican library id (former scheme) → ADV10189477
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