William Martin Leake

Summary

William Martin Leake is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1777^[3]. He passed away in Brighton^[4]. He died on January 6, 1860^[5]. He worked as an archaeologist^[6], diplomat^[7], military personnel^[8], antiquarian^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Martin Leake was born in London^[2].
• William Martin Leake passed away in Brighton^[4].
• William Martin Leake was born on January 14, 1777^[3].
• William Martin Leake died on January 6, 1860^[5].
• Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].
• William Martin Leake's father was John Martin Leake^[13].
• William Martin Leake's mother was Mary Calvert^[14].
• William Martin Leake was married to Charlotte Elizabeth Wilkins^[15].
• William Martin Leake held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• William Martin Leake held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[17].
• William Martin Leake's professions included archaeologist^[6].
• William Martin Leake's professions included diplomat^[7].
• William Martin Leake's professions included military personnel^[8].
• William Martin Leake worked as an antiquarian^[9].
• William Martin Leake's professions included writer^[10].
• William Martin Leake's professions included explorer^[18].
• William Martin Leake's field of work was antique^[19].
• William Martin Leake's field of work was topography^[20].
• William Martin Leake's field of work was art history^[21].
• William Martin Leake held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom^[22].
• William Martin Leake was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[23].
• A notable work attributed to William Martin Leake is Travels in the Morea^[24].
• A notable work attributed to William Martin Leake is Travels in Northern Greece^[25].
• William Martin Leake received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[26].
• William Martin Leake was a member of Royal Society^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Martin Leake was born in London^[2]. He was born on January 14, 1777^[3]. His father was John Martin Leake^[13]. His mother was Mary Calvert^[14].

Education

William Martin Leake was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist^[6], diplomat^[7], military personnel^[8], antiquarian^[9], writer^[10], and explorer^[18]. Fields of work include antique^[19]; topography^[20], an academic discipline^[28]; and art history^[21], an academic discipline^[29]. William Martin Leake held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom^[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Travels in the Morea^[24] and Travels in Northern Greece^[25].

Recognition

William Martin Leake received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[26].

Personal Life

William Martin Leake was married to Charlotte Elizabeth Wilkins^[15].

Death and Burial

William Martin Leake died on January 6, 1860^[5]. He died in Brighton^[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

William Martin Leake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

FAQs

Where was William Martin Leake born?

Born in London^[2], William Martin Leake…

Where did William Martin Leake die?

William Martin Leake died in Brighton^[4].

Who were William Martin Leake's parents?

William Martin Leake's father was John Martin Leake^[13]. William Martin Leake's mother was Mary Calvert^[14].

Who was William Martin Leake married to?

William Martin Leake's spouses include Charlotte Elizabeth Wilkins^[15].

What did William Martin Leake do for work?

William Martin Leake worked as archaeologist^[6], diplomat^[7], military personnel^[8], antiquarian^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did William Martin Leake go to school?

William Martin Leake was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[23].

What awards did William Martin Leake receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[26].