William Wilde
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Summary
William Wilde was born on March 1, 1815[1], in County Roscommon[2]. He died on April 19, 1876[3], in Ireland[4]. He worked as a surgeon[5], writer[6], anthropologist[7], ophthalmologist[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,529 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Galway[11]
- Place of burial: Mount Jerome Cemetery[12]
- Father: Thomas Wills Wilde[13]
- Mother: Amelia Flynn[14]
- Spouse: Jane Wilde[15]
- Child: Willie Wilde[16], Oscar Wilde[17], Isola Francesca Emily Wilde[18], Henry Wilson[19], Emily Wilde[20], Mary Wilde[21]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[22]
- Occupation: historian[23], university teacher[24], local historian[25], physician[26]
- Educated at: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland[27]
- Award received: Cunningham Medal[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: William Wilde[30]
- Residence: Dublin[31]
- Family name: Wilde[32]
- Given name: William[33], Robert[34], Wills[35]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[36], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[37], A Compendium of Irish Biography[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Commons Creator page: William Wilde[40]
- Birth name: William Robert Wills Wilde[41]
- Different from: William Wilde[42]
Why It Matters
William Wilde has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was William Wilde born?
William Wilde's place of birth was County Roscommon[2].
Where did William Wilde die?
William Wilde died in Ireland[4].
Who were William Wilde's parents?
William Wilde's father was Thomas Wills Wilde[13]. William Wilde's mother was Amelia Flynn[14].
Who was William Wilde married to?
William Wilde's spouses include Jane Wilde[15].
What did William Wilde do for work?
William Wilde worked as a surgeon[5], writer[6], anthropologist[7], ophthalmologist[8], and archaeologist[9].
Where did William Wilde go to school?
William Wilde was educated at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland[27].
What awards did William Wilde receive?
Honors received include Cunningham Medal[28].