William Waller

English general and politician
Person human Q333673
William Waller
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William Waller

Summary

William Waller is a human[1]. He was born in Knole House[2]. He was born on 1599[3]. He passed away in Osterley House[4]. He died on September 19, 1668[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Waller was born in Knole House[2].
  • William Waller passed away in Osterley House[4].
  • William Waller was born on 1599[3].
  • William Waller was born on January 1, 1598[9].
  • William Waller died on September 19, 1668[5].
  • William Waller's father was Thomas Waller[10].
  • William Waller's mother was Margaret Lennard[11].
  • Among William Waller's spouses was Anne Waller[12].
  • Among William Waller's spouses was Anne Finch[13].
  • Among William Waller's spouses was Jane Reynell[14].
  • A child of William Waller was Anne Waller[15].
  • A child of William Waller was Margaret Waller[16].
  • A child of William Waller was William Waller[17].
  • William Waller held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • William Waller worked as a military personnel[6].
  • William Waller's professions included politician[7].
  • William Waller held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • William Waller held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20].
  • William Waller held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[21].
  • William Waller held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[22].
  • William Waller's education included a stint at Magdalen Hall[23].
  • William Waller was educated at Hart Hall[24].
  • William Waller received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • William Waller was a member of Short Parliament[26].
  • William Waller is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Waller was born in Knole House[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1599[3] and January 1, 1598[9]. His father was Thomas Waller[10]. His mother was Margaret Lennard[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen Hall[23], an academic hall of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Hart Hall[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19], Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20], Member of the April 1660 Parliament[21], and Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[22].

Recognition

William Waller received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Waller[12], a diarist[30], 1605–1662[31], of Kingdom of England[32]; Anne Finch[13]; and Jane Reynell[14], b. 1601[33]. Children include Anne Waller[15], 1640–1664[34]; Margaret Waller[16], 1633–1693[35]; and William Waller[17], a politician[36], 1639–1699[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[38].

Death and Burial

William Waller died on September 19, 1668[5]. He died in Osterley House[4].

Why It Matters

William Waller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Waller born?

William Waller was born in Knole House[2].

Where did William Waller die?

William Waller died in Osterley House[4].

Who were William Waller's parents?

William Waller's father was Thomas Waller[10]. William Waller's mother was Margaret Lennard[11].

Who was William Waller married to?

William Waller's spouses include Anne Waller[12], Anne Finch[13], and Jane Reynell[14].

What did William Waller do for work?

William Waller worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Waller go to school?

William Waller was educated at Magdalen Hall[23] and Hart Hall[24].

What awards did William Waller receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, politician
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation military personnel, politician
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1640 Parliament, Member of the April 1660 Parliament +1
    Father Thomas Waller
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