William Frend
English clergyman and social reformer (1757–1841)
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Summary
William Frend was born on November 22, 1757[1]. He died on February 21, 1841[2]. He worked as a clergyman[3], writer[4], social reformer[5], university teacher[6], and actuary[7].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Sarah Blackburne[8]
- Child: Sophia Elizabeth De Morgan[9], Frances Frend[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: science writer[14], mathematician[15]
- Employer: Jesus College[16]
- Educated at: The King's School Canterbury[17], Christ's College[18]
- Student: Anne Isabella Byron[19], Edward Daniel Clarke[20], Ada Lovelace[21], John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst[22], Thomas Robert Malthus[23]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[24]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[25], Church of England[26], Unitarianism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[29]
- Family name: Frend[30]
- Given name: William[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], French[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
FAQs
Who was William Frend married to?
William Frend's spouses include Sarah Blackburne[8].
What did William Frend do for work?
William Frend worked as a clergyman[3], writer[4], social reformer[5], university teacher[6], and actuary[7].
Where did William Frend go to school?
William Frend was educated at The King's School Canterbury[17] and Christ's College[18].
What awards did William Frend receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[24].