William Morris

British Army officer, born 1820 (1820–1858)
Person human Q8015827
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William Morris

Summary

William Morris is a human[1]. He was born on December 18, 1820[2]. He passed away in Pune[3]. He died on July 11, 1858[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • William Morris died in Pune[3].
  • William Morris was born on December 18, 1820[2].
  • William Morris died on July 11, 1858[4].
  • William Morris was married to Amelia Mary Taylor[7].
  • William Morris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Morris's professions included military officer[5].
  • William Morris's education included a stint at St John's College[9].
  • William Morris received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[10].
  • William Morris is recorded as male[11].
  • William Morris's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Morris's military branch is recorded as British Army[13].
  • William Morris's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[14].
  • William Morris was part of the conflict Crimean War[15].
  • William Morris was part of the conflict Charge of the Light Brigade[16].
  • William Morris's family name is recorded as Morris[17].
  • William Morris's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Morris's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[19].
  • William Morris's described by source is recorded as The charge: the real reason why the Light Brigade was lost[20].
  • William Morris's military unit is recorded as 17th Lancers[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Morris was born on December 18, 1820[2].

Education

William Morris's education included a stint at St John's College[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Morris's professions included military officer[5].

Recognition

William Morris received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[10].

Personal Life

Among William Morris's spouses was Amelia Mary Taylor[7].

Death and Burial

William Morris died on July 11, 1858[4]. He died in Pune[3].

Why It Matters

William Morris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did William Morris die?

William Morris passed away in Pune[3].

Who was William Morris married to?

William Morris's spouses include Amelia Mary Taylor[7].

What did William Morris do for work?

William Morris worked as military officer[5].

Where did William Morris go to school?

William Morris was educated at St John's College[9].

What awards did William Morris receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The charge: the real reason why the Light Brigade was lost. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The charge: the real reason why the Light Brigade was lost. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The charge: the real reason why the Light Brigade was lost. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military unit 17th Lancers
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01097401
    Date of birth +1820-12-18T00:00:00Z
    Spouse Amelia Mary Taylor
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