William James Russell

British chemist (1830–1909)
Person human Q2579486
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William James Russell

Summary

William James Russell is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1830[2]. He died on January 1, 1909[3]. He worked as a chemist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • William James Russell was born on January 1, 1830[2].
  • William James Russell died on January 1, 1909[3].
  • William James Russell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[6].
  • William James Russell worked as a chemist[4].
  • William James Russell received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[7].
  • William James Russell was a member of Royal Society[8].
  • William James Russell is recorded as male[9].
  • William James Russell's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William James Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[11].
  • William James Russell's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William James Russell's depicted by is recorded as William James Russell (1830–1909)[13].
  • William James Russell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[14].

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Origins and Family

William James Russell was born on January 1, 1830[2].

Career and Affiliations

William James Russell worked as a chemist[4].

Recognition

William James Russell received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[7].

Death and Burial

William James Russell died on January 1, 1909[3].

Why It Matters

William James Russell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

What did William James Russell do for work?

William James Russell worked as chemist[4].

What awards did William James Russell receive?

Honors received include Royal Society Bakerian Medal[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [2] . Grace's Guide. wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Grace's Guide. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 35890
    Given name William
    Grace's guide id W._J._Russell
    Depicted by William James Russell (1830–1909)
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