William Light

Summary

William Light is a human^[1]. Born in Kuala Kedah^[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1786^[3]. He passed away in Adelaide^[4]. He died on October 6, 1839^[5]. He worked as a draftsperson^[6], military officer^[7], painter^[8], surveyor^[9], and discoverer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (874 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Light was born in Kuala Kedah^[2].
• William Light died in Adelaide^[4].
• William Light was born on April 27, 1786^[3].
• William Light died on October 6, 1839^[5].
• William Light is buried at Light Square^[12].
• William Light's father was Francis Light^[13].
• William Light held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• William Light held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• William Light worked as a draftsperson^[6].
• William Light worked as a military officer^[7].
• William Light's professions included painter^[8].
• William Light's professions included surveyor^[9].
• William Light worked as a discoverer^[10].
• William Light worked as a soldier^[16].
• William Light held the position of Surveyor-General of South Australia^[17].
• William Light was a member of Street Naming Committee^[18].
• William Light is recorded as male^[19].
• William Light's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• William Light's military branch is recorded as British Army^[21].
• William Light's Commons category is recorded as William Light^[22].
• William Light's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[23].
• The cause of death was tuberculosis^[24].
• William Light's residence is recorded as Adelaide^[25].
• William Light's residence is recorded as Adelaide^[26].
• William Light was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Light's place of birth was Kuala Kedah^[2]. He was born on April 27, 1786^[3]. His father was Francis Light^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include draftsperson^[6], military officer^[7], painter^[8], surveyor^[9], discoverer^[10], and soldier^[16]. William Light held the position of Surveyor-General of South Australia^[17].

Death and Burial

William Light died on October 6, 1839^[5]. He died in Adelaide^[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis^[24]. He is buried at Light Square^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Light include Light River^[28], a river^[29], in Australia^[30].

Why It Matters

William Light ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (874 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include Light River^[28], a river^[29], in Australia^[30].

FAQs

Where was William Light born?

Born in Kuala Kedah^[2], William Light…

Where did William Light die?

William Light passed away in Adelaide^[4].

Who were William Light's parents?

William Light's father was Francis Light^[13].

What did William Light do for work?

William Light worked as draftsperson^[6], military officer^[7], painter^[8], surveyor^[9], and discoverer^[10].