William Molyneux

Irish natural philosopher and writer on politics
Person human Q2096504
William Molyneux
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William Molyneux

Summary

William Molyneux is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1656[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on October 11, 1698[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], politician[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Molyneux's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • William Molyneux passed away in Dublin[4].
  • William Molyneux was born on April 17, 1656[3].
  • William Molyneux died on October 11, 1698[5].
  • William Molyneux is buried at St Audoen's Church, Dublin[10].
  • William Molyneux's father was Samuel Molyneux[11].
  • William Molyneux's mother was Anne Dowdall[12].
  • William Molyneux was married to Lucy Domvile[13].
  • A child of William Molyneux was Samuel Molyneux[14].
  • William Molyneux worked as an astronomer[6].
  • William Molyneux's professions included politician[7].
  • William Molyneux worked as a philosopher[8].
  • William Molyneux held the position of Surveyor General of Ireland[15].
  • William Molyneux held the position of deputy[16].
  • William Molyneux was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].
  • A notable work attributed to William Molyneux is Molyneux's problem[18].
  • William Molyneux received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • William Molyneux was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • William Molyneux was a member of Dublin Philosophical Society[21].
  • William Molyneux is recorded as male[22].
  • William Molyneux's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Molyneux's Commons category is recorded as William Molyneux[24].
  • The cause of death was kidney disease[25].
  • William Molyneux's family name is recorded as Molyneux[26].
  • William Molyneux's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Molyneux was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on April 17, 1656[3]. His father was Samuel Molyneux[11]. His mother was Anne Dowdall[12].

Education

William Molyneux's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], politician[7], and philosopher[8]. Positions held include Surveyor General of Ireland[15], a position[28], founded in 1548[29] and deputy[16], a job title[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Molyneux is Molyneux's problem[18].

Recognition

William Molyneux received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Among William Molyneux's spouses was Lucy Domvile[13]. A child of him was Samuel Molyneux[14].

Death and Burial

William Molyneux died on October 11, 1698[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was kidney disease[25]. Burial took place at St Audoen's Church, Dublin[10].

Why It Matters

William Molyneux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was William Molyneux born?

William Molyneux was born in Dublin[2].

Where did William Molyneux die?

William Molyneux died in Dublin[4].

Who were William Molyneux's parents?

William Molyneux's father was Samuel Molyneux[11]. William Molyneux's mother was Anne Dowdall[12].

Who was William Molyneux married to?

William Molyneux's spouses include Lucy Domvile[13].

What did William Molyneux do for work?

William Molyneux worked as astronomer[6], politician[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did William Molyneux go to school?

William Molyneux was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

What awards did William Molyneux receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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