William Newton

born 1786; died 1861 (1786–1861)
Person human Q104502428
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Summary

William Newton is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1786[3]. He died on January 1, 1861[4]. He worked as a globe maker[5], surveying engineer[6], and editing staff[7].

Key Facts

  • William Newton's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Newton was born on January 1, 1786[3].
  • William Newton died on January 1, 1861[4].
  • William Newton's father was John Newton[8].
  • A child of William Newton was William Edward Newton[9].
  • William Newton's professions included globe maker[5].
  • William Newton worked as a surveying engineer[6].
  • William Newton's professions included editing staff[7].
  • William Newton was employed by Newton & Son[10].
  • William Newton is recorded as male[11].
  • William Newton's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Newton is part of Newton & Son[13].
  • William Newton's family name is recorded as Newton[14].
  • William Newton's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Newton's work location is recorded as London[16].
  • William Newton's described at URL is recorded as http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/results?Maker=William+Newton+%281786-1861%29[17].
  • William Newton's described at URL is recorded as https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.1680/imotp.1862.23431[18].
  • William Newton's has works in the collection is recorded as Science Museum Group[19].
  • William Newton's has works in the collection is recorded as Het Scheepvaartmuseum[20].
  • William Newton's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum of American History[21].
  • William Newton's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Newton… he was born on January 1, 1786[3]. His father was John Newton[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include globe maker[5], surveying engineer[6], and editing staff[7]. William Newton was employed by Newton & Son[10].

Personal Life

A child of William Newton was William Edward Newton[9].

Death and Burial

William Newton died on January 1, 1861[4].

FAQs

Where was William Newton born?

William Newton was born in London[2].

Who were William Newton's parents?

William Newton's father was John Newton[8].

What did William Newton do for work?

William Newton worked as globe maker[5], surveying engineer[6], and editing staff[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . icevirtuallibrary.com. Retrieved . icevirtuallibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . icevirtuallibrary.com. Retrieved . icevirtuallibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . icevirtuallibrary.com. Retrieved . icevirtuallibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . icevirtuallibrary.com. Retrieved . icevirtuallibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . Open Library. openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location → London
    Imported from → —
    Child → William Edward Newton
    Open library id → OL2528322A, OL7230877A
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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