William Falconer
FRS; English physician and miscellaneous writer
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Summary
William Falconer was born on February 23, 1744[1], in Chester[2]. He died on August 31, 1824[3], in Bath[4]. He worked as a physician[5], translator[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[10], Leiden University[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: William Falconer (physician)[17]
- Family name: Falconer[18]
- Given name: William[19]
- Work location: Edinburgh[20], Bath[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23], Koine Greek[24]
Why It Matters
William Falconer is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was William Falconer born?
William Falconer was born in Chester[2].
Where did William Falconer die?
William Falconer died in Bath[4].
What did William Falconer do for work?
William Falconer worked as a physician[5], translator[6], and writer[7].
Where did William Falconer go to school?
William Falconer was educated at University of Edinburgh[10] and Leiden University[11].
What awards did William Falconer receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13].