William Weekes Fowler

English entomologist
Person human Q8020141
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Summary

William Weekes Fowler is a human[1]. Born in Tavistock[2], he… he was born on January 1849[3]. He passed away in Earley[4]. He died on June 3, 1923[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], coleopterist[7], clergyman[8], and head teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tavistock[2].
  • William Weekes Fowler passed away in Earley[4].
  • William Weekes Fowler was born on January 1849[3].
  • William Weekes Fowler died on June 3, 1923[5].
  • William Weekes Fowler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • William Weekes Fowler's professions included entomologist[6].
  • William Weekes Fowler's professions included coleopterist[7].
  • William Weekes Fowler's professions included clergyman[8].
  • William Weekes Fowler's professions included head teacher[9].
  • William Weekes Fowler held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[12].
  • William Weekes Fowler's education included a stint at Jesus College[13].
  • William Weekes Fowler was educated at Rugby School[14].
  • William Weekes Fowler received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].
  • William Weekes Fowler was a member of Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union[16].
  • William Weekes Fowler was a member of Royal Entomological Society[17].
  • William Weekes Fowler is recorded as male[18].
  • William Weekes Fowler's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Weekes Fowler's Commons category is recorded as William Weekes Fowler[20].
  • William Weekes Fowler's family name is recorded as Fowler[21].
  • William Weekes Fowler's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Weekes Fowler's given name is recorded as Weekes[23].
  • William Weekes Fowler's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[24].
  • William Weekes Fowler's described by source is recorded as Canon W. W. Fowler[25].
  • William Weekes Fowler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

William Weekes Fowler was born in Tavistock[2]. He was born on January 1849[3].

Education

Educated at Jesus College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1571[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Rugby School[14], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1567[33], headquartered in Rugby[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], coleopterist[7], clergyman[8], and head teacher[9]. William Weekes Fowler held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[12].

Recognition

William Weekes Fowler received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].

Death and Burial

William Weekes Fowler died on June 3, 1923[5]. He passed away in Earley[4].

Why It Matters

William Weekes Fowler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was William Weekes Fowler born?

William Weekes Fowler's place of birth was Tavistock[2].

Where did William Weekes Fowler die?

William Weekes Fowler died in Earley[4].

What did William Weekes Fowler do for work?

William Weekes Fowler worked as entomologist[6], coleopterist[7], clergyman[8], and head teacher[9].

Where did William Weekes Fowler go to school?

William Weekes Fowler was educated at Jesus College[13] and Rugby School[14].

What awards did William Weekes Fowler receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . nature.com. nature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . lnu.org. lnu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Ambrosia10 · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → William, Weekes
    Place of birth → Tavistock
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Sex or gender → male
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