Allen Thomson

Scottish physician (1809–1884)
Person human Q3612474
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Allen Thomson

Summary

Allen Thomson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1809[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 21, 1884[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6] and physiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Allen Thomson…
  • Allen Thomson passed away in London[4].
  • Allen Thomson was born on April 2, 1809[3].
  • Allen Thomson died on March 21, 1884[5].
  • Allen Thomson's father was John Thomson[9].
  • A child of Allen Thomson was John Millar Thomson[10].
  • Allen Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Allen Thomson worked as an anatomist[6].
  • Allen Thomson's professions included physiologist[7].
  • Allen Thomson was employed by University of Glasgow[12].
  • Allen Thomson was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Allen Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Allen Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Allen Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[16].
  • Allen Thomson was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Allen Thomson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Allen Thomson is recorded as male[19].
  • Allen Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Allen Thomson's Commons category is recorded as Allen Thomson[21].
  • Allen Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[22].
  • Allen Thomson's given name is recorded as Allen[23].
  • Allen Thomson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Allen Thomson's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[25].
  • Allen Thomson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Allen Thomson's sibling is recorded as Margaret Mylne[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Allen Thomson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 2, 1809[3]. His father was John Thomson[9].

Education

Allen Thomson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6] and physiologist[7]. Among Allen Thomson's employers was University of Glasgow[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[16].

Personal Life

A child of Allen Thomson was John Millar Thomson[10].

Death and Burial

Allen Thomson died on March 21, 1884[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Allen Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Allen Thomson born?

Allen Thomson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Allen Thomson die?

Allen Thomson passed away in London[4].

Who were Allen Thomson's parents?

Allen Thomson's father was John Thomson[9].

What did Allen Thomson do for work?

Allen Thomson worked as anatomist[6] and physiologist[7].

Where did Allen Thomson go to school?

Allen Thomson was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

What awards did Allen Thomson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Allen
    Family name Thomson
    Sibling Margaret Mylne
    Employer
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