William Arrol
British politician (1839-1913)
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Summary
William Arrol was born on January 1, 1839[1], in Renfrewshire[2]. He died on January 1, 1913[3]. He worked as a civil engineer[4], engineer[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 13, 1839[8]
- Date of death: February 20, 1913[9]
- Place of burial: Paisley[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[14]
- Notable work: Forth Bridge[15], Tower Bridge[16]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: William Arrol[19]
- Family name: Arrol[20]
- Given name: William[21]
- Work location: London[22], Dalmarnock[23], Glasgow[24]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Commons Creator page: William Arrol[28]
- Name in native language: William Arrol[29]
- Candidacy in election: 1900 United Kingdom general election[30], 1895 United Kingdom general election[31]
Why It Matters
William Arrol has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was William Arrol born?
William Arrol was born in Renfrewshire[2].
What did William Arrol do for work?
William Arrol worked as a civil engineer[4], engineer[5], and politician[6].
Where did William Arrol go to school?
William Arrol was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
What awards did William Arrol receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].