William Peel

British Royal Navy officer (1824-1858)
Person human Q6039520
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William Peel

Summary

William Peel is a human[1]. Born in Mayfair[2], he… he was born on +1824-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kanpur[4]. He died on +1858-04-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Peel's place of birth was Mayfair[2].
  • William Peel died in Kanpur[4].
  • William Peel was born on +1824-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Peel died on +1858-04-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Peel is buried at Old British Cemetery[9].
  • William Peel's father was Robert Peel[10].
  • William Peel's mother was Julia Peel[11].
  • William Peel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • William Peel worked as a writer[6].
  • William Peel worked as a naval officer[7].
  • William Peel was educated at Harrow School[13].
  • William Peel received the Victoria Cross[14].
  • William Peel received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • William Peel's image is recorded as William Peel VC 002.jpg[16].
  • William Peel is recorded as male[17].
  • William Peel's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Peel's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 9933152744556827850002[19].
  • William Peel's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • William Peel's Commons category is recorded as William Peel (Royal Navy officer)[21].
  • William Peel's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[22].
  • The cause of death was smallpox[23].
  • William Peel's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 11756179[24].
  • William Peel's participated in conflict is recorded as Indian Mutiny of 1857[25].
  • William Peel's participated in conflict is recorded as Crimean War[26].
  • William Peel's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/04jjjn[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], William Peel… he was born on +1824-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Peel[10]. His mother was Julia Peel[11].

Education

William Peel was educated at Harrow School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and naval officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[14], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1856[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33].

Death and Burial

William Peel died on +1858-04-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Kanpur[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[23]. Burial took place at Old British Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Peel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was William Peel born?

William Peel's place of birth was Mayfair[2].

Where did William Peel die?

William Peel passed away in Kanpur[4].

Who were William Peel's parents?

William Peel's father was Robert Peel[10]. William Peel's mother was Julia Peel[11].

What did William Peel do for work?

William Peel worked as writer[6] and naval officer[7].

Where did William Peel go to school?

William Peel was educated at Harrow School[13].

What awards did William Peel receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[14] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Peel, William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Peel, William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Peel, William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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