William Nassau Molesworth

English cleric and historian (1816-1890)
Person human Q8016040
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William Nassau Molesworth

Summary

William Nassau Molesworth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Millbrook[2]. He was born on November 8, 1816[3]. He died on December 19, 1890[4]. He worked as a historian[5].

Key Facts

  • William Nassau Molesworth's place of birth was Millbrook[2].
  • William Nassau Molesworth was born on November 8, 1816[3].
  • William Nassau Molesworth died on December 19, 1890[4].
  • William Nassau Molesworth died on January 1, 1890[6].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's father was John Edward Nassau Molesworth[7].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's mother was Harriet Mackinnon[8].
  • Among William Nassau Molesworth's spouses was Margaret Murray[9].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was Margaret Molesworth[10].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was James Murray Molesworth[11].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was Alexander Molesworth[12].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was William Nassau Molesworth[13].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was Murray Crompton Molesworth[14].
  • A child of William Nassau Molesworth was Robert Francis Stuart Molesworth[15].
  • William Nassau Molesworth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Nassau Molesworth worked as a historian[5].
  • William Nassau Molesworth was educated at St John's College[17].
  • William Nassau Molesworth was educated at Pembroke College[18].
  • William Nassau Molesworth is recorded as male[19].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's Commons category is recorded as William Nassau Molesworth[21].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's honorific prefix is recorded as Reverend[22].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's family name is recorded as Molesworth[23].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • William Nassau Molesworth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

William Nassau Molesworth's place of birth was Millbrook[2]. He was born on November 8, 1816[3]. His father was John Edward Nassau Molesworth[7]. His mother was Harriet Mackinnon[8].

Education

Educated at St John's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1511[29] and Pembroke College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1347[32].

Career and Affiliations

William Nassau Molesworth worked as a historian[5].

Personal Life

William Nassau Molesworth was married to Margaret Murray[9]. Children include Margaret Molesworth[10]; James Murray Molesworth[11], 1849–1924[33]; Alexander Molesworth[12]; he[13], 1853–1929[34]; Murray Crompton Molesworth[14]; and Robert Francis Stuart Molesworth[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 19, 1890[4] and January 1, 1890[6].

FAQs

Where was William Nassau Molesworth born?

Born in Millbrook[2], William Nassau Molesworth…

Who were William Nassau Molesworth's parents?

William Nassau Molesworth's father was John Edward Nassau Molesworth[7]. William Nassau Molesworth's mother was Harriet Mackinnon[8].

Who was William Nassau Molesworth married to?

William Nassau Molesworth's spouses include Margaret Murray[9].

What did William Nassau Molesworth do for work?

William Nassau Molesworth worked as historian[5].

Where did William Nassau Molesworth go to school?

William Nassau Molesworth was educated at St John's College[17] and Pembroke College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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