William Paterson

Scottish trader and banker
Person human Q1381719
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William Paterson

Summary

William Paterson is a human[1]. Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1658[3]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He died on January 22, 1719[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Paterson was born in Dumfries and Galloway[2].
  • William Paterson died in Westminster[4].
  • William Paterson was born on April 1, 1658[3].
  • William Paterson died on January 22, 1719[5].
  • Burial took place at Burial Ground, Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey[9].
  • William Paterson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • William Paterson's professions included economist[6].
  • William Paterson's professions included banker[7].
  • William Paterson is recorded as male[11].
  • William Paterson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Paterson's Commons category is recorded as William Paterson (banker)[13].
  • William Paterson's family name is recorded as Paterson[14].
  • William Paterson's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Paterson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • William Paterson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17].
  • William Paterson's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[18].
  • William Paterson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • William Paterson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Paterson's different from is recorded as William Paterson[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Paterson's place of birth was Dumfries and Galloway[2]. He was born on April 1, 1658[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and banker[7].

Death and Burial

William Paterson died on January 22, 1719[5]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He is buried at Burial Ground, Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

William Paterson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was William Paterson born?

Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], William Paterson…

Where did William Paterson die?

William Paterson died in Westminster[4].

What did William Paterson do for work?

William Paterson worked as economist[6] and banker[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890) +1
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