William Irvine

Irish-American physician, soldier and politician from Pennsylvania
Person human Q3568725
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Summary

William Irvine was born on November 3, 1741[1], in Enniskillen[2]. He died on July 29, 1804[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church[9]
  • Spouse: Anne Callender[10]
  • Child: Callauder Irvine[11], Nancy Agnes Irvine[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[14]
  • Educated at: School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Anti-Administration Party[17]
  • Military branch: Continental Army[18]
  • Commons category: William Irvine (general)[19]
  • Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[20]
  • Family name: Irvine[21]
  • Given name: William[22]
  • Commons gallery: William Irvine[23]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[24]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], American Medical Biographies[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Social classification: slave owner[28]

Why It Matters

William Irvine has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was William Irvine born?

William Irvine's place of birth was Enniskillen[2].

Where did William Irvine die?

William Irvine died in Philadelphia[4].

Who was William Irvine married to?

William Irvine's spouses include Anne Callender[10].

What did William Irvine do for work?

William Irvine worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and physician[7].

Where did William Irvine go to school?

William Irvine was educated at School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[15].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · So29375609982 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Child: Callauder Irvine"
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