William Black
British novelist (1841–1898)
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Summary
William Black was born on November 13, 1841[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on December 10, 1898[3], in Brighton[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], painter[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 9, 1841[11], November 15, 1841[12], January 1, 1841[13]
- Date of death: January 1, 1898[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: William Black (novelist)[17]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[18]
- Family name: Black[19]
- Given name: William[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Black[21]
- Commons gallery: William Black[22]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Different from: William Black[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
Why It Matters
William Black has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was William Black born?
William Black's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did William Black die?
William Black passed away in Brighton[4].
What did William Black do for work?
William Black worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], painter[8], and botanist[9].