William Reid
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Summary
William Reid was born on January 1, 1791[1], in Kinglassie[2]. He died on October 31, 1858[3], in London[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 25, 1791[8]
- Father: James Reid[9]
- Mother: Alexandrina Fyers[10]
- Spouse: Sarah Bolland[11]
- Child: Grace Reid[12], Charlotte Cuyler Reid[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Position held: Governor of Bermuda[16], Governor of Malta[17]
- Educated at: Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21]
- Member of: Royal Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: British Army[24]
- Commons category: William Reid (British Army officer)[25]
- Military, police or special rank: major-general[26], major general[27], general[28]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[29], War of 1812[30]
- Family name: Reid[31]
- Given name: William[32]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[33], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Different from: William Reid[39]
Why It Matters
William Reid has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was William Reid born?
William Reid was born in Kinglassie[2].
Where did William Reid die?
William Reid died in London[4].
Who were William Reid's parents?
William Reid's father was James Reid[9]. William Reid's mother was Alexandrina Fyers[10].
Who was William Reid married to?
William Reid's spouses include Sarah Bolland[11].
What did William Reid do for work?
William Reid worked as a meteorologist[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did William Reid go to school?
William Reid was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[18].
What awards did William Reid receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].