William Hay Macnaghten

British civil servant (1793-1841)
Person human Q1397705
William Hay Macnaghten
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William Hay Macnaghten

Summary

William Hay Macnaghten is a human[1]. He was born in Kolkata[2]. He was born on August 24, 1793[3]. He died in Kabul[4]. He died on December 23, 1841[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Hay Macnaghten's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • William Hay Macnaghten passed away in Kabul[4].
  • William Hay Macnaghten was born on August 24, 1793[3].
  • William Hay Macnaghten died on December 23, 1841[5].
  • William Hay Macnaghten is buried at Lower Circular Road cemetery[9].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's father was Francis Macnaghten[10].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's mother was Letitia Dunkin[11].
  • Among William Hay Macnaghten's spouses was Frances Martyn[12].
  • William Hay Macnaghten held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's professions included diplomat[6].
  • William Hay Macnaghten worked as a politician[7].
  • William Hay Macnaghten held the position of Governor of Bombay[14].
  • William Hay Macnaghten was educated at Charterhouse School[15].
  • William Hay Macnaghten is recorded as male[16].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's noble title is recorded as Macnaghten baronets[19].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's Commons category is recorded as William Hay Macnaghten[20].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's family name is recorded as Macnaghten[22].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's given name is recorded as Hay[24].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • William Hay Macnaghten's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Hay Macnaghten was born in Kolkata[2]. He was born on August 24, 1793[3]. His father was Francis Macnaghten[10]. His mother was Letitia Dunkin[11].

Education

William Hay Macnaghten's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. William Hay Macnaghten held the position of Governor of Bombay[14].

Personal Life

Among William Hay Macnaghten's spouses was Frances Martyn[12].

Death and Burial

William Hay Macnaghten died on December 23, 1841[5]. He passed away in Kabul[4]. He is buried at Lower Circular Road cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Hay Macnaghten ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was William Hay Macnaghten born?

William Hay Macnaghten was born in Kolkata[2].

Where did William Hay Macnaghten die?

William Hay Macnaghten passed away in Kabul[4].

Who were William Hay Macnaghten's parents?

William Hay Macnaghten's father was Francis Macnaghten[10]. William Hay Macnaghten's mother was Letitia Dunkin[11].

Who was William Hay Macnaghten married to?

William Hay Macnaghten's spouses include Frances Martyn[12].

What did William Hay Macnaghten do for work?

William Hay Macnaghten worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Hay Macnaghten go to school?

William Hay Macnaghten was educated at Charterhouse School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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