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Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London

Welsh baronet, physician and principal founder of the National Library of Wales (1840-1926)
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Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London

Summary

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London is a human[1]. He was born in Gwynfe[2]. He was born on November 6, 1840[3]. He died on May 24, 1926[4]. He worked as a physician[5], obstetrician[6], and librarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's place of birth was Gwynfe[2].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London was born on November 6, 1840[3].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London died on May 24, 1926[4].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's father was David Williams[9].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's mother was Eleanor Williams[10].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's professions included physician[5].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London worked as an obstetrician[6].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London worked as a librarian[7].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London held the position of chairperson[12].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London held the position of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire[13].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[14].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London was educated at Swansea University[15].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London was educated at UCL Medical School[16].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's noble title is recorded as Williams baronets[21].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's Commons category is recorded as John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London[22].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's said to be the same as is recorded as Jack the Ripper[23].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's residence is recorded as Plas Llanstephan[24].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's family name is recorded as Williams[25].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Sir John Williams[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's place of birth was Gwynfe[2]. He was born on November 6, 1840[3]. His father was David Williams[9]. His mother was Eleanor Williams[10].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Swansea University[15], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1920[34]; and UCL Medical School[16], a medical school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1746[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5], obstetrician[6], and librarian[7]. Positions held include chairperson[12], a type of position[38] and High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire[13], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Recognition

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17].

Death and Burial

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London died on May 24, 1926[4].

Why It Matters

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London born?

Born in Gwynfe[2], Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London…

Who were Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's parents?

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's father was David Williams[9]. Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London's mother was Eleanor Williams[10].

What did Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London do for work?

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London worked as physician[5], obstetrician[6], and librarian[7].

Where did Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London go to school?

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London was educated at University of Glasgow[14], Swansea University[15], and UCL Medical School[16].

What awards did Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17].

Related Entities

Jack the Ripper National Library of Wales United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . The London Gazette 27655. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . artuk.org. Retrieved . artuk.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Munk's Roll. wikidata.org.
  22. [4] ↑ . Munk's Roll. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Q300358
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Plas Llanstephan
    Family name → Williams
    Educated at → University of Glasgow, Swansea University, UCL Medical School
    Described by source → Oxford Biography Index
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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