Benjamin Wilson
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Benjamin Wilson
Summary
Benjamin Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Leeds[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1721[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 6, 1788[5]. He worked as a painter[6], physicist[7], naturalist[8], printmaker[9], and etcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Wilson's place of birth was Leeds[2].
- Benjamin Wilson passed away in London[4].
- Benjamin Wilson was born on June 21, 1721[3].
- Benjamin Wilson died on June 6, 1788[5].
- A child of Benjamin Wilson was Robert Thomas Wilson[12].
- A child of Benjamin Wilson was Frances Wilson[13].
- Benjamin Wilson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
- Benjamin Wilson's professions included painter[6].
- Benjamin Wilson worked as a physicist[7].
- Benjamin Wilson's professions included naturalist[8].
- Benjamin Wilson's professions included printmaker[9].
- Benjamin Wilson worked as an etcher[10].
- Benjamin Wilson worked as a natural philosopher[15].
- A notable work attributed to Benjamin Wilson is Q139980383[16].
- Benjamin Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
- Benjamin Wilson received the Copley Medal[18].
- Benjamin Wilson received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].
- Benjamin Wilson was a member of Royal Society[20].
- Benjamin Wilson was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[21].
- Benjamin Wilson is recorded as male[22].
- Benjamin Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Benjamin Wilson's genre is portrait[24].
- Benjamin Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Wilson[25].
- Benjamin Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[26].
- Benjamin Wilson's given name is recorded as Benjamin[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Benjamin Wilson's place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on June 21, 1721[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], physicist[7], naturalist[8], printmaker[9], etcher[10], and natural philosopher[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Benjamin Wilson is Q139980383[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Copley Medal[18], a medallion[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1731[32]; and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1824[35].
Personal Life
Children include Robert Thomas Wilson[12], a military personnel[36], 1777–1849[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], awarded the Order of St. George, 3rd class[39] and Frances Wilson[13].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Wilson died on June 6, 1788[5]. He died in London[4].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Wilson born?
Benjamin Wilson was born in Leeds[2].
Where did Benjamin Wilson die?
Benjamin Wilson passed away in London[4].
What did Benjamin Wilson do for work?
Benjamin Wilson worked as painter[6], physicist[7], naturalist[8], printmaker[9], and etcher[10].
What awards did Benjamin Wilson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Copley Medal[18], and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].