William Shirley
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William Shirley
Summary
William Shirley is a human[1]. Born in Preston[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1694[3]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. He died on March 24, 1771[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and magistrate[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William Shirley was born in Preston[2].
- William Shirley passed away in Roxbury[4].
- William Shirley was born on December 2, 1694[3].
- William Shirley died on March 24, 1771[5].
- Burial took place at Boston[9].
- William Shirley's father was William Shirley[10].
- William Shirley's mother was Elizabeth Godman[11].
- A child of William Shirley was Sir Thomas Shirley, 1st Baronet[12].
- A child of William Shirley was Anne Shirley[13].
- A child of William Shirley was Harriet Shirley[14].
- A child of William Shirley was Maria Catherina Erving[15].
- William Shirley held citizenship in United States[16].
- William Shirley's professions included politician[6].
- William Shirley worked as a magistrate[7].
- William Shirley held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[17].
- William Shirley held the position of Governor-General of the Bahamas[18].
- William Shirley held the position of Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[19].
- William Shirley is recorded as male[20].
- William Shirley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- William Shirley's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
- William Shirley's Commons category is recorded as William Shirley[23].
- William Shirley's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
- William Shirley's family name is recorded as Shirley[25].
- William Shirley's given name is recorded as William[26].
- William Shirley's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Preston[2], William Shirley… he was born on December 2, 1694[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Godman[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and magistrate[7]. Positions held include Governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay[17] and Governor-General of the Bahamas[18], a position[28], in The Bahamas[29], founded in 1973[30].
Personal Life
Children include Sir Thomas Shirley, 1st Baronet[12], a military personnel[31], 1727–1800[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; Anne Shirley[13]; Harriet Shirley[14]; and Maria Catherina Erving[15].
Death and Burial
William Shirley died on March 24, 1771[5]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. Burial took place at Boston[9].
Why It Matters
William Shirley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]
FAQs
Where was William Shirley born?
William Shirley's place of birth was Preston[2].
Where did William Shirley die?
William Shirley passed away in Roxbury[4].
Who were William Shirley's parents?
William Shirley's father was William Shirley[10]. William Shirley's mother was Elizabeth Godman[11].