William Reid

Summary

William Reid is a human^[1]. Born in Kinglassie^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1791^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on October 31, 1858^[5]. He worked as a meteorologist^[6] and military personnel^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• William Reid was born in Kinglassie^[2].
• William Reid passed away in London^[4].
• William Reid was born on January 1, 1791^[3].
• William Reid was born on April 25, 1791^[9].
• William Reid died on October 31, 1858^[5].
• William Reid's father was James Reid^[10].
• William Reid's mother was Alexandrina Fyers^[11].
• William Reid was married to Sarah Bolland^[12].
• A child of William Reid was Grace Reid^[13].
• A child of William Reid was Charlotte Cuyler Reid^[14].
• William Reid held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• William Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• William Reid's professions included meteorologist^[6].
• William Reid worked as a military personnel^[7].
• William Reid held the position of Governor of Bermuda^[17].
• William Reid held the position of Governor of Malta^[18].
• William Reid was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[19].
• William Reid received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].
• William Reid received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[21].
• William Reid received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[22].
• William Reid was a member of Royal Society^[23].
• William Reid is recorded as male^[24].
• William Reid's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• William Reid's military branch is recorded as British Army^[26].
• William Reid's Commons category is recorded as William Reid (British Army officer)^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Reid's place of birth was Kinglassie^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1791^[3] and April 25, 1791^[9]. His father was James Reid^[10]. His mother was Alexandrina Fyers^[11].

Education

William Reid was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist^[6] and military personnel^[7]. Positions held include Governor of Bermuda^[17], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1612^[30] and Governor of Malta^[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[20], a fellowship award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[21], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1815^[35]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[22], a grade of an order^[36], in United Kingdom^[37].

Personal Life

William Reid was married to Sarah Bolland^[12]. Children include Grace Reid^[13], 1838–1923^[38] and Charlotte Cuyler Reid^[14], 1835–1896^[39].

Death and Burial

William Reid died on October 31, 1858^[5]. He passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Reid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was William Reid born?

William Reid was born in Kinglassie^[2].

Where did William Reid die?

William Reid died in London^[4].

Who were William Reid's parents?

William Reid's father was James Reid^[10]. William Reid's mother was Alexandrina Fyers^[11].

Who was William Reid married to?

William Reid's spouses include Sarah Bolland^[12].

What did William Reid do for work?

William Reid worked as meteorologist^[6] and military personnel^[7].

Where did William Reid go to school?

William Reid was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[19].

What awards did William Reid receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[20], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[21], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[22].