George Williams

founder of the YMCA (1821–1905)
Person human Q699705
George Williams
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George Williams

Summary

George Williams is a human[1]. He was born in Somerset[2]. He was born on October 11, 1821[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 6, 1905[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Williams was born in Somerset[2].
  • George Williams passed away in London[4].
  • George Williams was born on October 11, 1821[3].
  • George Williams died on November 6, 1905[5].
  • George Williams is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[8].
  • George Williams's father was Q137972194[9].
  • George Williams's mother was Q137972196[10].
  • Among George Williams's spouses was Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock[11].
  • A child of George Williams was Frederick George Williams[12].
  • George Williams held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George Williams's professions included psychologist[6].
  • George Williams received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • George Williams's religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].
  • George Williams is recorded as male[16].
  • George Williams's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Williams's Commons category is recorded as George Williams (philanthropist)[18].
  • George Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[19].
  • George Williams's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Williams's depicted by is recorded as Sir George Williams[21].
  • George Williams's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[22].
  • George Williams's different from is recorded as George Williams[23].

Body

Origins and Family

George Williams's place of birth was Somerset[2]. He was born on October 11, 1821[3]. His father was Q137972194[9]. His mother was Q137972196[10].

Career and Affiliations

George Williams's professions included psychologist[6].

Recognition

George Williams received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Personal Life

Among George Williams's spouses was Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock[11]. A child of him was Frederick George Williams[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].

Death and Burial

George Williams died on November 6, 1905[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

George Williams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was George Williams born?

George Williams's place of birth was Somerset[2].

Where did George Williams die?

George Williams passed away in London[4].

Who were George Williams's parents?

George Williams's father was Q137972194[9]. George Williams's mother was Q137972196[10].

Who was George Williams married to?

George Williams's spouses include Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock[11].

What did George Williams do for work?

George Williams worked as psychologist[6].

What awards did George Williams receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation psychologist
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Father Q137972194
    Spouse Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock
    Sex or gender male
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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