William Fitzwilliam Owen
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Summary
William Fitzwilliam Owen was born on September 17, 1774[1], in Manchester[2]. He died on November 3, 1857[3], in Saint John[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], judge[6], cartographer[7], naval officer[8], and hydrographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William Owen[11]
- Spouse: Amy Gardner Nicholson[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], Kingdom of Great Britain[14]
- Occupation: vizeadmiral[15]
- Position held: judge[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[20]
- Commons category: William Fitzwilliam Owen[21]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[22], rear admiral[23]
- Family name: Owen[24]
- Given name: William[25]
- Work location: Amsterdam[26]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom[27]
- Relative: Richard Owen[28]
- Floruit: 1847[29]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[30], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: William Fitzwilliam Owen[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[34]
- Has works in the collection: Het Scheepvaartmuseum[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
- P14397: 3633[37]
Why It Matters
William Fitzwilliam Owen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was William Fitzwilliam Owen born?
William Fitzwilliam Owen's place of birth was Manchester[2].
Where did William Fitzwilliam Owen die?
William Fitzwilliam Owen died in Saint John[4].
Who were William Fitzwilliam Owen's parents?
William Fitzwilliam Owen's father was William Owen[11].
Who was William Fitzwilliam Owen married to?
William Fitzwilliam Owen's spouses include Amy Gardner Nicholson[12].
What did William Fitzwilliam Owen do for work?
William Fitzwilliam Owen worked as an explorer[5], judge[6], cartographer[7], naval officer[8], and hydrographer[9].
What awards did William Fitzwilliam Owen receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].