William John Macleay

Summary

William John Macleay is a human^[1]. He was born in Wick^[2]. He was born on June 13, 1820^[3]. He died in Elizabeth Bay^[4]. He died on December 7, 1891^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], naturalist^[7], entomologist^[8], ichthyologist^[9], and pastoralist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Wick^[2], William John Macleay…
• William John Macleay passed away in Elizabeth Bay^[4].
• William John Macleay was born on June 13, 1820^[3].
• William John Macleay died on December 7, 1891^[5].
• William John Macleay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• William John Macleay worked as a politician^[6].
• William John Macleay's professions included naturalist^[7].
• William John Macleay's professions included entomologist^[8].
• William John Macleay's professions included ichthyologist^[9].
• William John Macleay's professions included pastoralist^[10].
• William John Macleay's professions included magistrate^[13].
• William John Macleay held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council^[14].
• William John Macleay held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly^[15].
• William John Macleay held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly^[16].
• William John Macleay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].
• William John Macleay received the Knight Bachelor^[18].
• William John Macleay is recorded as male^[19].
• William John Macleay's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• William John Macleay's Commons category is recorded as William John Macleay^[21].
• William John Macleay's family name is recorded as MacLeay^[22].
• William John Macleay's given name is recorded as William^[23].
• William John Macleay's given name is recorded as John^[24].
• William John Macleay's author citation is recorded as Macleay^[25].
• William John Macleay's relative is recorded as Alexander Macleay^[26].
• William John Macleay's relative is recorded as William Sharp Macleay^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wick^[2], William John Macleay… he was born on June 13, 1820^[3].

Education

William John Macleay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], naturalist^[7], entomologist^[8], ichthyologist^[9], pastoralist^[10], and magistrate^[13]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council^[14] and Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly^[15].

Recognition

William John Macleay received the Knight Bachelor^[18].

Death and Burial

William John Macleay died on December 7, 1891^[5]. He died in Elizabeth Bay^[4].

Why It Matters

William John Macleay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was William John Macleay born?

William John Macleay's place of birth was Wick^[2].

Where did William John Macleay die?

William John Macleay passed away in Elizabeth Bay^[4].

What did William John Macleay do for work?

William John Macleay worked as politician^[6], naturalist^[7], entomologist^[8], ichthyologist^[9], and pastoralist^[10].

Where did William John Macleay go to school?

William John Macleay was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17].

What awards did William John Macleay receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[18].