William Kneale

English logician (1906-1990)
Person human Q994761
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William Kneale

Summary

William Kneale is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on June 22, 1906[3]. He passed away in Grassington[4]. He died on June 24, 1990[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Kneale was born in Liverpool[2].
  • William Kneale passed away in Grassington[4].
  • William Kneale was born on June 22, 1906[3].
  • William Kneale died on June 24, 1990[5].
  • William Kneale held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • William Kneale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William Kneale's professions included philosopher[6].
  • William Kneale's professions included university teacher[7].
  • William Kneale's field of work was logic[11].
  • William Kneale was employed by University of Oxford[12].
  • William Kneale's education included a stint at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[13].
  • William Kneale received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • William Kneale is recorded as male[15].
  • William Kneale's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Kneale's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Kneale's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool[2], William Kneale… he was born on June 22, 1906[3].

Education

William Kneale's education included a stint at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. William Kneale's field of work was logic[11]. Among his employers was University of Oxford[12].

Recognition

William Kneale received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].

Death and Burial

William Kneale died on June 24, 1990[5]. He died in Grassington[4].

Why It Matters

William Kneale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was William Kneale born?

William Kneale's place of birth was Liverpool[2].

Where did William Kneale die?

William Kneale died in Grassington[4].

What did William Kneale do for work?

William Kneale worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did William Kneale go to school?

William Kneale was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[13].

What awards did William Kneale receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Personal Authority Wikibase of the Czech Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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