William Wilde

Irish surgeon and writer (1815-1876)
Person human Q2540254
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William Wilde

Summary

William Wilde is a human[1]. Born in County Roscommon[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1815[3]. He passed away in Ireland[4]. He died on April 19, 1876[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], writer[7], anthropologist[8], ophthalmologist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Wilde's place of birth was County Roscommon[2].
  • William Wilde passed away in Ireland[4].
  • William Wilde was born on March 1, 1815[3].
  • William Wilde died on April 19, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Jerome Cemetery[12].
  • William Wilde's father was Thomas Wills Wilde[13].
  • William Wilde's mother was Amelia Flynn[14].
  • Among William Wilde's spouses was Jane Wilde[15].
  • A child of William Wilde was Willie Wilde[16].
  • A child of William Wilde was Oscar Wilde[17].
  • A child of William Wilde was Isola Francesca Emily Wilde[18].
  • A child of William Wilde was Henry Wilson[19].
  • A child of William Wilde was Emily Wilde[20].
  • A child of William Wilde was Mary Wilde[21].
  • William Wilde held citizenship in Ireland[22].
  • William Wilde's professions included surgeon[6].
  • William Wilde worked as a writer[7].
  • William Wilde worked as an anthropologist[8].
  • William Wilde worked as an ophthalmologist[9].
  • William Wilde worked as an archaeologist[10].
  • William Wilde's professions included historian[23].
  • William Wilde's education included a stint at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland[24].
  • William Wilde received the Cunningham Medal[25].
  • William Wilde is recorded as male[26].
  • William Wilde's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Wilde's place of birth was County Roscommon[2]. He was born on March 1, 1815[3]. His father was Thomas Wills Wilde[13]. His mother was Amelia Flynn[14].

Education

William Wilde's education included a stint at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], writer[7], anthropologist[8], ophthalmologist[9], archaeologist[10], and historian[23].

Recognition

William Wilde received the Cunningham Medal[25].

Personal Life

William Wilde was married to Jane Wilde[15]. Children include Willie Wilde[16], a journalist[28], 1852–1899[29], of Ireland[30]; Oscar Wilde[17], a poet[31], 1854–1900[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Newdigate Prize[34], specialised in fiction[35]; Isola Francesca Emily Wilde[18], 1857–1867[36]; Henry Wilson[19], 1838–1877[37]; Emily Wilde[20]; and Mary Wilde[21].

Death and Burial

William Wilde died on April 19, 1876[5]. He died in Ireland[4]. Burial took place at Mount Jerome Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William Wilde ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was William Wilde born?

William Wilde's place of birth was County Roscommon[2].

Where did William Wilde die?

William Wilde passed away in Ireland[4].

Who were William Wilde's parents?

William Wilde's father was Thomas Wills Wilde[13]. William Wilde's mother was Amelia Flynn[14].

Who was William Wilde married to?

William Wilde's spouses include Jane Wilde[15].

What did William Wilde do for work?

William Wilde worked as surgeon[6], writer[7], anthropologist[8], ophthalmologist[9], and archaeologist[10].

Where did William Wilde go to school?

William Wilde was educated at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland[24].

What awards did William Wilde receive?

Honors received include Cunningham Medal[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . youtube.com. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation surgeon, writer, anthropologist +4
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  3. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, A Compendium of Irish Biography
    Place of death Ireland
    Sex or gender male
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