William Morgan

South Australian politician (1828–1883)
Person human Q8015799
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William Morgan

Summary

William Morgan is a human[1]. Born in Wilstead[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1828[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on November 2, 1883[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], and gold miner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilstead[2], William Morgan…
  • William Morgan died in Brighton[4].
  • William Morgan was born on September 12, 1828[3].
  • William Morgan died on November 2, 1883[5].
  • William Morgan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • English was William Morgan's native language[11].
  • William Morgan worked as a politician[6].
  • William Morgan's professions included businessperson[7].
  • William Morgan's professions included gold miner[8].
  • William Morgan held the position of Premier of South Australia[12].
  • William Morgan held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[13].
  • William Morgan held the position of Chief Secretary of South Australia[14].
  • William Morgan held the position of Chief Secretary of South Australia[15].
  • William Morgan was educated at Bedford Modern School[16].
  • William Morgan received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • William Morgan is recorded as male[18].
  • William Morgan's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Morgan was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[20].
  • William Morgan's Commons category is recorded as William Morgan (South Australian politician)[21].
  • William Morgan's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[22].
  • William Morgan's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • William Morgan's family name is recorded as Morgan[24].
  • William Morgan's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Morgan's work location is recorded as South Australia[26].
  • William Morgan's relative is recorded as William Matheson Morgan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Morgan was born in Wilstead[2]. He was born on September 12, 1828[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

William Morgan's education included a stint at Bedford Modern School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], and gold miner[8]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[12], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[13]; and Chief Secretary of South Australia[14], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1856[33].

Recognition

William Morgan received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

Personal Life

William Morgan was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[20].

Death and Burial

William Morgan died on November 2, 1883[5]. He died in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

William Morgan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was William Morgan born?

William Morgan was born in Wilstead[2].

Where did William Morgan die?

William Morgan passed away in Brighton[4].

What did William Morgan do for work?

William Morgan worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], and gold miner[8].

Where did William Morgan go to school?

William Morgan was educated at Bedford Modern School[16].

What awards did William Morgan receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Morgan, William (1829-1883) (DNB00). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Honorific prefix The Honourable, Sir
    Member of political party politician before the emergence of political parties
    Native language English
    Library of congress authority id n89104125
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