William McGuckin de Slane

Irish orientalist (1801–1878)
Person human Q2574075
William McGuckin de Slane
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William McGuckin de Slane

Summary

William McGuckin de Slane is a human[1]. He was born in Belfast[2]. He was born on August 12, 1801[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on August 4, 1878[5]. He worked as a translator[6], philologist[7], orientalist[8], arabist[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Belfast[2], William McGuckin de Slane…
  • William McGuckin de Slane died in Paris[4].
  • William McGuckin de Slane was born on August 12, 1801[3].
  • William McGuckin de Slane died on August 4, 1878[5].
  • William McGuckin de Slane held citizenship in France[12].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's professions included translator[6].
  • William McGuckin de Slane worked as a philologist[7].
  • William McGuckin de Slane worked as an orientalist[8].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's professions included arabist[9].
  • William McGuckin de Slane worked as a librarian[10].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's professions included interpreter[13].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's field of work was oriental studies[14].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's field of work was Arabic studies[15].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's field of work was library science[16].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's field of work was interpretation[17].
  • William McGuckin de Slane received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • William McGuckin de Slane was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[19].
  • William McGuckin de Slane was a member of Société Asiatique[20].
  • William McGuckin de Slane was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[21].
  • William McGuckin de Slane is recorded as male[22].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's Commons category is recorded as William Mac Guckin, baron de Slane[24].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's family name is recorded as Q105128623[25].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's family name is recorded as de Slane[26].
  • William McGuckin de Slane's given name is recorded as William[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Belfast[2], William McGuckin de Slane… he was born on August 12, 1801[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], philologist[7], orientalist[8], arabist[9], librarian[10], and interpreter[13]. Fields of work include oriental studies[14], an academic discipline[28]; Arabic studies[15], a field of study[29]; library science[16], an academic discipline[30]; and interpretation[17].

Recognition

William McGuckin de Slane received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

William McGuckin de Slane died on August 4, 1878[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

William McGuckin de Slane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was William McGuckin de Slane born?

Born in Belfast[2], William McGuckin de Slane…

Where did William McGuckin de Slane die?

William McGuckin de Slane passed away in Paris[4].

What did William McGuckin de Slane do for work?

William McGuckin de Slane worked as translator[6], philologist[7], orientalist[8], arabist[9], and librarian[10].

What awards did William McGuckin de Slane receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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