William How
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Summary
William How was born on December 13, 1823[1], in Shrewsbury[2]. He died on August 10, 1897[3], in Leenaun[4]. He worked as a hymnwriter[5], Anglican priest[6], and bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: William Wyberg How[9]
- Mother: Frances Maynard[10]
- Child: Ellen Frances How[11]
- Position held: Bishop of Wakefield[12], Bishop of Bedford[13]
- Educated at: Wadham College[14], Durham University[15], Shrewsbury School[16]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: William Walsham How[19]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[20]
- Cause of death: disease[21]
- Family name: How[22]
- Given name: William[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[25], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[29]
Why It Matters
William How has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was William How born?
William How's place of birth was Shrewsbury[2].
Where did William How die?
William How died in Leenaun[4].
Who were William How's parents?
William How's father was William Wyberg How[9]. William How's mother was Frances Maynard[10].
What did William How do for work?
William How worked as a hymnwriter[5], Anglican priest[6], and bishop[7].
Where did William How go to school?
William How was educated at Wadham College[14], Durham University[15], and Shrewsbury School[16].