William Upcott
English librarian and antiquary (1779-1845)
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Summary
William Upcott was born on January 1, 1779[1], in Oxfordshire[2]. He died on January 1, 1845[3], in Islington[4]. He worked as a librarian[5] and antiquarian bookseller[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Ozias Humphry[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Award received: Actonian Prize[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: William Upcott[13]
- Family name: Upcott[14]
- Given name: William[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
FAQs
Where was William Upcott born?
William Upcott's place of birth was Oxfordshire[2].
Where did William Upcott die?
William Upcott passed away in Islington[4].
Who were William Upcott's parents?
William Upcott's father was Ozias Humphry[8].
What did William Upcott do for work?
William Upcott worked as a librarian[5] and antiquarian bookseller[6].
What awards did William Upcott receive?
Honors received include Actonian Prize[11].