William Musgrave
British physician and antiquary (1655-1721)
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Summary
William Musgrave was born on January 1, 1655[1], in Nettlecombe[2]. He died on January 1, 1721[3], in Exeter[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], editor[6], physicist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Leonard, Exeter[10]
- Child: William Musgrave[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12], Kingdom of England[13]
- Educated at: Leiden University[14], Winchester College[15], New College[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[17]
- Member of: Royal Society[18], Royal College of Physicians, London[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: William Musgrave[21]
- Family name: Musgrave[22]
- Given name: William[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], BEIC Digital Library[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Interested in: antiquities[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
Why It Matters
William Musgrave is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was William Musgrave born?
William Musgrave was born in Nettlecombe[2].
Where did William Musgrave die?
William Musgrave passed away in Exeter[4].
What did William Musgrave do for work?
William Musgrave worked as a journalist[5], editor[6], physicist[7], and physician[8].
Where did William Musgrave go to school?
William Musgrave was educated at Leiden University[14], Winchester College[15], and New College[16].
What awards did William Musgrave receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].