William Snow Harris
British researcher (1791-1867)
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Summary
William Snow Harris was born on April 1, 1791[1], in Plymouth[2]. He died on January 22, 1867[3]. He worked as a physicist[4] and inventor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ford Park Cemetery[7]
- Child: Mary Elizabeth Harris[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[10]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[11], Copley Medal[12], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14], Blue Friars[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[17]
- Family name: Harris[18]
- Given name: William[19], Snow[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- P14397: 2140[24]
Why It Matters
William Snow Harris has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was William Snow Harris born?
William Snow Harris was born in Plymouth[2].
What did William Snow Harris do for work?
William Snow Harris worked as a physicist[4] and inventor[5].
Where did William Snow Harris go to school?
William Snow Harris was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].
What awards did William Snow Harris receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11], Copley Medal[12], and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[13].