William Parker Foulke

American paleontologist (1816–1865)
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William Parker Foulke
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Summary

William Parker Foulke is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on May 31, 1816[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on June 18, 1865[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], lawyer[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2].
  • William Parker Foulke died in Philadelphia[4].
  • William Parker Foulke was born on May 31, 1816[3].
  • William Parker Foulke died on June 18, 1865[5].
  • William Parker Foulke's father was Richard Parker Foulke[10].
  • A child of William Parker Foulke was George Rhyfedd Foulke[11].
  • William Parker Foulke held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Parker Foulke's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • William Parker Foulke worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Parker Foulke worked as a historian[8].
  • William Parker Foulke was a member of American Philosophical Society[13].
  • William Parker Foulke is recorded as male[14].
  • William Parker Foulke's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Parker Foulke's Commons category is recorded as William Parker Foulke[16].
  • William Parker Foulke's family name is recorded as Foulke[17].
  • William Parker Foulke's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Parker Foulke's given name is recorded as Parker[19].
  • William Parker Foulke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

William Parker Foulke's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on May 31, 1816[3]. His father was Richard Parker Foulke[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], lawyer[7], and historian[8].

Personal Life

A child of William Parker Foulke was George Rhyfedd Foulke[11].

Death and Burial

William Parker Foulke died on June 18, 1865[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Why It Matters

William Parker Foulke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was William Parker Foulke born?

Born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did William Parker Foulke die?

William Parker Foulke died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were William Parker Foulke's parents?

William Parker Foulke's father was Richard Parker Foulke[10].

What did William Parker Foulke do for work?

William Parker Foulke worked as paleontologist[6], lawyer[7], and historian[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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