Charles Wilkins

British orientalist and typographer
Person human Q938060
Charles Wilkins
John Sartain, John Sartain (1808-1897), Engraver. Published by Moon, Boys & Graves (active 1829-1834), Publishers. After James Godsell Middleton (circa 1805-1874), Painter. Mezzotint, published 1 · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Charles Wilkins

Summary

Charles Wilkins is a human[1]. Born in Frome[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1749[3]. He died in Greater London[4]. He died on May 13, 1836[5]. He worked as a translator[6], orientalist[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Wilkins was born in Frome[2].
  • Charles Wilkins died in Greater London[4].
  • Charles Wilkins died in London[11].
  • Charles Wilkins was born on January 1, 1749[3].
  • Charles Wilkins died on May 13, 1836[5].
  • Charles Wilkins held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Charles Wilkins's professions included translator[6].
  • Charles Wilkins's professions included orientalist[7].
  • Charles Wilkins's professions included writer[8].
  • Charles Wilkins's professions included literary scholar[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Wilkins is A Grammar of the Sanskrita Language[13].
  • Charles Wilkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Charles Wilkins was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Charles Wilkins was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Charles Wilkins was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[17].
  • Charles Wilkins is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Wilkins's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Wilkins's family name is recorded as Wilkins[20].
  • Charles Wilkins's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles Wilkins's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Charles Wilkins's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Charles Wilkins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Charles Wilkins's different from is recorded as Charles Wilkin[25].
  • Charles Wilkins's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Charles Wilkins's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Wilkins was born in Frome[2]. He was born on January 1, 1749[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], orientalist[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Wilkins is A Grammar of the Sanskrita Language[13].

Recognition

Charles Wilkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Wilkins died on May 13, 1836[5]. Recorded place of death include Greater London[4], a ceremonial county of England[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30] and London[11], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33].

Why It Matters

Charles Wilkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wilkins born?

Charles Wilkins was born in Frome[2].

Where did Charles Wilkins die?

Charles Wilkins passed away in Greater London[4].

What did Charles Wilkins do for work?

Charles Wilkins worked as translator[6], orientalist[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9].

What awards did Charles Wilkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 17
    Place of death → Greater London, London
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bn', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fr', 'hi', 'ja', 'lt', 'ml', 'no', 'ru', 'sv',
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  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 50301
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → translator, orientalist, writer +1
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
    Place of death → Greater London, London
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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