William Harkness

Summary

William Harkness is a human^[1]. Born in Ecclefechan^[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1837^[3]. He died in Jersey City^[4]. He died on February 28, 1903^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], surgeon^[7], and meteorological observer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Harkness was born in Ecclefechan^[2].
• William Harkness passed away in Jersey City^[4].
• William Harkness was born on December 17, 1837^[3].
• William Harkness died on February 28, 1903^[5].
• William Harkness is buried at Fishkill Rural Cemetery^[10].
• William Harkness held citizenship in United States^[11].
• William Harkness worked as an astronomer^[6].
• William Harkness worked as a surgeon^[7].
• William Harkness's professions included meteorological observer^[8].
• William Harkness's education included a stint at Lafayette College^[12].
• William Harkness was educated at University of Rochester^[13].
• William Harkness was educated at New York Medical College^[14].
• William Harkness received the honorary master's degree^[15].
• William Harkness received the Doctor of Law (honorary)^[16].
• William Harkness was a member of American Philosophical Society^[17].
• William Harkness is recorded as male^[18].
• William Harkness's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• William Harkness's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[20].
• William Harkness's Commons category is recorded as William Harkness^[21].
• William Harkness's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral^[22].
• William Harkness was part of the conflict American Civil War^[23].
• William Harkness's family name is recorded as Harkness^[24].
• William Harkness's given name is recorded as William^[25].
• William Harkness's work location is recorded as New York City^[26].
• William Harkness's affiliation is recorded as Smithsonian Meteorological Project^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ecclefechan^[2], William Harkness… he was born on December 17, 1837^[3].

Education

Educated at Lafayette College^[12], a liberal arts college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1826^[30], headquartered in Easton^[31]; University of Rochester^[13], a university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1850^[34], headquartered in Rochester^[35]; and New York Medical College^[14], a medical school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1860^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], surgeon^[7], and meteorological observer^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary master's degree^[15] and Doctor of Law (honorary)^[16].

Death and Burial

William Harkness died on February 28, 1903^[5]. He passed away in Jersey City^[4]. He is buried at Fishkill Rural Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

William Harkness ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was William Harkness born?

William Harkness's place of birth was Ecclefechan^[2].

Where did William Harkness die?

William Harkness passed away in Jersey City^[4].

What did William Harkness do for work?

William Harkness worked as astronomer^[6], surgeon^[7], and meteorological observer^[8].

Where did William Harkness go to school?

William Harkness was educated at Lafayette College^[12], University of Rochester^[13], and New York Medical College^[14].

What awards did William Harkness receive?

Honors received include honorary master's degree^[15] and Doctor of Law (honorary)^[16].