William Young

officer of the Royal Navy,born 1751
Person human Q8020680
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William Young

Summary

William Young is a human[1]. He was born on August 16, 1751[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on October 25, 1821[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • William Young passed away in London[3].
  • William Young was born on August 16, 1751[2].
  • William Young died on October 25, 1821[4].
  • William Young's father was James Young[7].
  • William Young held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Young held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • William Young worked as a naval officer[5].
  • William Young held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Young received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • William Young is recorded as male[12].
  • William Young's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Young's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[14].
  • William Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[15].
  • William Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[16].
  • William Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[17].
  • William Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[18].
  • William Young's family name is recorded as Young[19].
  • William Young's given name is recorded as William[20].
  • William Young's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[21].
  • William Young's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • William Young's sibling is recorded as James Young[23].

Body

Origins and Family

William Young was born on August 16, 1751[2]. His father was James Young[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Young's professions included naval officer[5]. He held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[10].

Recognition

William Young received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].

Death and Burial

William Young died on October 25, 1821[4]. He died in London[3].

Why It Matters

William Young is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where did William Young die?

William Young passed away in London[3].

Who were William Young's parents?

William Young's father was James Young[7].

What did William Young do for work?

William Young worked as naval officer[5].

What awards did William Young receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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