William Ball
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Summary
William Ball is a human[1]. Born in Devon[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1627[3]. He died on January 1, 1690[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- William Ball was born in Devon[2].
- William Ball was born on January 1, 1627[3].
- William Ball died on January 1, 1690[4].
- William Ball is buried at Temple Church, London[7].
- William Ball's father was Peter Ball[8].
- William Ball held citizenship in Kingdom of England[9].
- William Ball worked as an astronomer[5].
- William Ball's field of work was astronomy[10].
- William Ball was a member of Royal Society[11].
- William Ball was a member of Middle Temple[12].
- William Ball is recorded as male[13].
- William Ball's instance of is recorded as human[14].
- William Ball's family name is recorded as Ball[15].
- William Ball's given name is recorded as William[16].
- William Ball's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
- William Ball's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
- William Ball's sibling is recorded as Peter Ball[19].
Body
Origins and Family
William Ball was born in Devon[2]. He was born on January 1, 1627[3]. His father was Peter Ball[8].
Career and Affiliations
William Ball's professions included astronomer[5]. His field of work was astronomy[10].
Death and Burial
William Ball died on January 1, 1690[4]. He is buried at Temple Church, London[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Ball include Ball[20], a lunar crater[21].
Why It Matters
William Ball ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for him include Ball[20], a lunar crater[21].
FAQs
Where was William Ball born?
William Ball's place of birth was Devon[2].
Who were William Ball's parents?
William Ball's father was Peter Ball[8].
What did William Ball do for work?
William Ball worked as astronomer[5].