William Kirkpatrick

British army officer in the East India Company and diplomat (1754 or 1756-1812)
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William Kirkpatrick

Summary

William Kirkpatrick is a human[1]. Born in Closeburn[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1754[3]. He died in Exeter[4]. He died on August 22, 1812[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Kirkpatrick's place of birth was Closeburn[2].
  • William Kirkpatrick died in Exeter[4].
  • William Kirkpatrick was born on January 17, 1754[3].
  • William Kirkpatrick was born on 1756[10].
  • William Kirkpatrick died on August 22, 1812[5].
  • William Kirkpatrick held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • William Kirkpatrick's professions included orientalist[6].
  • William Kirkpatrick's professions included military personnel[7].
  • William Kirkpatrick worked as a diplomat[8].
  • William Kirkpatrick is recorded as male[12].
  • William Kirkpatrick's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Kirkpatrick's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[14].
  • William Kirkpatrick's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[15].
  • William Kirkpatrick's family name is recorded as Kirkpatrick[16].
  • William Kirkpatrick's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Kirkpatrick's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[18].
  • William Kirkpatrick's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].

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Origins and Family

William Kirkpatrick was born in Closeburn[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1754[3] and 1756[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

Death and Burial

William Kirkpatrick died on August 22, 1812[5]. He died in Exeter[4].

Why It Matters

William Kirkpatrick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was William Kirkpatrick born?

William Kirkpatrick was born in Closeburn[2].

Where did William Kirkpatrick die?

William Kirkpatrick passed away in Exeter[4].

What did William Kirkpatrick do for work?

William Kirkpatrick worked as orientalist[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Ireland
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Family name Kirkpatrick
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