Charles Williams

British poet, novelist, theologian, literary critic, and member of the Inklings (1886–1945)
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Summary

Charles Williams was born on September 20, 1886[1], in London[2]. He died on May 15, 1945[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #6,976 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Oxford[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Occupation: theologian[13]
  • Educated at: University College London[14], St Albans School[15]
  • Notable work: Descent into Hell[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Movement: Inklings[18]
  • Commons category: Charles Williams (British writer)[19]
  • Family name: Williams[20]
  • Given name: Charles[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Name in native language: Charles Walter Stansby Williams[23]
  • Writing language: English[24]

Why It Matters

Charles Williams has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Charles Williams born?

Charles Williams's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Charles Williams die?

Charles Williams died in Oxford[4].

What did Charles Williams do for work?

Charles Williams worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Charles Williams go to school?

Charles Williams was educated at University College London[14] and St Albans School[15].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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