William Wilson
British mechanical engineer and first engine driver on the first German railway (1809-1862)
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Summary
William Wilson was born on May 18, 1809[1], in Walbottle[2]. He died on April 17, 1862[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], railway engineer[6], and Triebfahrzeugführende[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: William Wilson (engineer)[12]
- Family name: Wilson[13]
- Given name: William[14]
- Different from: William Wilson[15]
- P14536: 424587[16]
Why It Matters
William Wilson is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Where was William Wilson born?
William Wilson was born in Walbottle[2].
Where did William Wilson die?
William Wilson passed away in Nuremberg[4].
What did William Wilson do for work?
William Wilson worked as an engineer[5], railway engineer[6], and Triebfahrzeugführende[7].