William Ward Watkin

American architect (1886–1952)
Person human Q8020017
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William Ward Watkin

Summary

William Ward Watkin is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on +1886-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1952-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and professor[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • William Ward Watkin's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • William Ward Watkin was born on +1886-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Ward Watkin was born on +1886-01-21T00:00:00Z[8].
  • William Ward Watkin died on +1952-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Ward Watkin died on +1952-06-27T00:00:00Z[9].
  • William Ward Watkin is buried at Glenwood Cemetery[10].
  • William Ward Watkin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Ward Watkin's professions included architect[5].
  • William Ward Watkin worked as a professor[6].
  • William Ward Watkin was employed by Rice University[12].
  • William Ward Watkin was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13].
  • William Ward Watkin's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania School of Design[14].
  • A notable work attributed to William Ward Watkin is Miller Outdoor Theatre[15].
  • William Ward Watkin was a member of American Institute of Architects[16].
  • William Ward Watkin is recorded as male[17].
  • William Ward Watkin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Ward Watkin's ISNI is recorded as 0000000122808551[19].
  • William Ward Watkin's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 63187392[20].
  • William Ward Watkin's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n91066725[21].
  • William Ward Watkin's Union List of Artist Names ID is recorded as 500228029[22].
  • William Ward Watkin's Commons category is recorded as William W. Watkin[23].
  • William Ward Watkin's archives at is recorded as Woodson Research Center[24].
  • The cause of death was surgical complications[25].
  • William Ward Watkin's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 8834090[26].
  • William Ward Watkin's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05zk6pq[27].

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Origins and Family

William Ward Watkin's place of birth was Boston[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1886-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1886-01-21T00:00:00Z[8].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and University of Pennsylvania School of Design[14], a design school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[5] and professor[6]. Among William Ward Watkin's employers was Rice University[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Ward Watkin is Miller Outdoor Theatre[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1952-01-01T00:00:00Z[4] and +1952-06-27T00:00:00Z[9]. The cause of death was surgical complications[25]. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Ward Watkin has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was William Ward Watkin born?

William Ward Watkin's place of birth was Boston[2].

What did William Ward Watkin do for work?

William Ward Watkin worked as architect[5] and professor[6].

Where did William Ward Watkin go to school?

William Ward Watkin was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13] and University of Pennsylvania School of Design[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Retrieved . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Retrieved . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . archives.library.rice.edu. Retrieved . archives.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Retrieved . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . exhibits.library.rice.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1886-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1886-01-21T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name William, Ward
    Notable work Miller Outdoor Theatre
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