William Wales
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William Wales
Summary
William Wales is a human[1]. He was born in Yorkshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1734[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 29, 1798[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], explorer[8], pedagogue[9], and computer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Yorkshire[2], William Wales…
- William Wales passed away in London[4].
- William Wales was born on January 1, 1734[3].
- William Wales died on December 29, 1798[5].
- Among William Wales's spouses was Mary Green[12].
- William Wales held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
- English was William Wales's native language[14].
- William Wales worked as a mathematician[6].
- William Wales worked as an astronomer[7].
- William Wales's professions included explorer[8].
- William Wales's professions included pedagogue[9].
- William Wales worked as a computer[10].
- William Wales's field of work was astronomy[15].
- William Wales's field of work was mathematics[16].
- William Wales was employed by Nevil Maskelyne[17].
- A notable student of William Wales was Samuel Taylor Coleridge[18].
- A notable student of William Wales was Charles Lamb[19].
- William Wales received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
- William Wales was a member of Royal Society[21].
- William Wales is recorded as male[22].
- William Wales's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- William Wales's family name is recorded as Wales[24].
- William Wales's given name is recorded as William[25].
- William Wales's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
- William Wales's participant in is recorded as first voyage of James Cook[27].
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Origins and Family
William Wales's place of birth was Yorkshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1734[3]. English was his native language[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], explorer[8], pedagogue[9], and computer[10]. Fields of work include astronomy[15], a branch of science[28] and mathematics[16], an academic discipline[29]. Among William Wales's employers was Nevil Maskelyne[17]. Notable students include Samuel Taylor Coleridge[18], a poet[30], 1772–1834[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain[32], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[33], specialised in philosophy[34] and Charles Lamb[19], a writer[35], 1775–1834[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37].
Recognition
William Wales received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
Personal Life
Among William Wales's spouses was Mary Green[12].
Death and Burial
William Wales died on December 29, 1798[5]. He passed away in London[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Wales include 15045 Walesdymond[38], an asteroid[39].
Why It Matters
William Wales ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]
Entities named for him include 15045 Walesdymond[38], an asteroid[39].
FAQs
Where was William Wales born?
Born in Yorkshire[2], William Wales…
Where did William Wales die?
William Wales passed away in London[4].
Who was William Wales married to?
William Wales's spouses include Mary Green[12].
What did William Wales do for work?
William Wales worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], explorer[8], pedagogue[9], and computer[10].
What awards did William Wales receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].