William Fitzwilliam Owen
William Fitzwilliam Owen (1774–1857) was a British explorer, judge and cartographer.
Also recorded as W.F.W Owen; W.F.W. Owen; W.F. Owen.
William Fitzwilliam Owen in brief
- Born
- 1774
- Died
- 1857
- Known for
- explorer, judge, cartographer, naval officer, hydrographer and vizeadmiral
- Place of birth
- Manchester
Overview
Born at Manchester in 1774, died at Saint John in 1857.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam. Positions recorded include judge. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Work by William Fitzwilliam Owen is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Sources
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- 1.
“William Fitzwilliam Owen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q532901: William Fitzwilliam Owen
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