William Oldys
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William Oldys
Summary
William Oldys is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 14, 1696[3]. He passed away in College of Arms[4]. He died on April 15, 1761[5]. He worked as an antiquarian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William Oldys was born in London[2].
- William Oldys died in College of Arms[4].
- William Oldys was born on July 14, 1696[3].
- William Oldys died on April 15, 1761[5].
- William Oldys's father was William Oldys[9].
- William Oldys worked as an antiquarian[6].
- William Oldys's professions included writer[7].
- William Oldys is recorded as male[10].
- William Oldys's instance of is recorded as human[11].
- William Oldys's Commons category is recorded as William Oldys[12].
- William Oldys's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[13].
- William Oldys's family name is recorded as Oldys[14].
- William Oldys's given name is recorded as William[15].
- William Oldys's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
- William Oldys's described by source is recorded as The Nutty Professor[17].
- William Oldys's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[18].
- William Oldys's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
- William Oldys's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
- William Oldys's place of detention is recorded as Fleet Prison[21].
Product Details
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Type: Person[22]
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Country: GB[23]
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Began / founded: 1696-07-14[24]
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Ended / dissolved: 1761-04-15[25]
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MusicBrainz ID: dd27e4ef-eb6f-4976-bf8b-4b012bfe074e[26]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in London[2], William Oldys… he was born on July 14, 1696[3]. His father was he[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include antiquarian[6] and writer[7].
Death and Burial
William Oldys died on April 15, 1761[5]. He died in College of Arms[4].
Why It Matters
William Oldys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
FAQs
Where was William Oldys born?
William Oldys's place of birth was London[2].
Where did William Oldys die?
William Oldys died in College of Arms[4].
Who were William Oldys's parents?
William Oldys's father was William Oldys[9].