William Kennedy

Scottish poet, journalist, writer and diplomat
Person human Q16065588
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William Kennedy

Summary

William Kennedy is a human[1]. He was born on 1799[2]. He died on 1871[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], diplomat[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • William Kennedy was born on 1799[2].
  • William Kennedy died on 1871[3].
  • William Kennedy worked as a journalist[4].
  • William Kennedy worked as a diplomat[5].
  • William Kennedy worked as a poet[6].
  • William Kennedy worked as a writer[7].
  • William Kennedy is recorded as male[9].
  • William Kennedy's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William Kennedy's family name is recorded as Kennedy[11].
  • William Kennedy's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William Kennedy's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • William Kennedy's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[14].

Body

Origins and Family

William Kennedy was born on 1799[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], diplomat[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

Death and Burial

William Kennedy died on 1871[3].

Why It Matters

William Kennedy is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

What did William Kennedy do for work?

William Kennedy worked as journalist[4], diplomat[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1871-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Date of birth → +1799-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1799-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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