Archibald Thorburn

British wildlife artist (1860-1935)
Person human Q2860099
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Archibald Thorburn

Summary

Archibald Thorburn is a human[1]. He was born in Hascombe[2]. He was born on January 1, 1860[3]. He passed away in Godalming[4]. He died on October 9, 1935[5]. He worked as a painter[6], ornithologist[7], lithographer[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Thorburn was born in Hascombe[2].
  • Archibald Thorburn was born in Lasswade[11].
  • Archibald Thorburn passed away in Godalming[4].
  • Archibald Thorburn was born on January 1, 1860[3].
  • Archibald Thorburn was born on May 31, 1860[12].
  • Archibald Thorburn died on October 9, 1935[5].
  • Burial took place at St John the Baptist Church, Busbridge[13].
  • Archibald Thorburn's father was Robert Thorburn[14].
  • Archibald Thorburn held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Archibald Thorburn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Archibald Thorburn worked as a painter[6].
  • Archibald Thorburn's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • Archibald Thorburn worked as a lithographer[8].
  • Archibald Thorburn's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Archibald Thorburn's field of work was wildlife art[17].
  • A notable student of Archibald Thorburn was Donald Watson[18].
  • Archibald Thorburn received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19].
  • Archibald Thorburn was a member of Zoological Society of London[20].
  • Archibald Thorburn is recorded as male[21].
  • Archibald Thorburn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Archibald Thorburn's Commons category is recorded as Archibald Thorburn[23].
  • Archibald Thorburn's family name is recorded as Thorburn[24].
  • Archibald Thorburn's given name is recorded as Archibald[25].
  • Archibald Thorburn's relative is recorded as Emmy Thornam[26].
  • Archibald Thorburn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hascombe[2], a village[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Lasswade[11], a village[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1860[3] and May 31, 1860[12]. Archibald Thorburn's father was Robert Thorburn[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], ornithologist[7], lithographer[8], and illustrator[9]. Archibald Thorburn's field of work was wildlife art[17]. A notable student of him was Donald Watson[18].

Recognition

Archibald Thorburn received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19].

Death and Burial

Archibald Thorburn died on October 9, 1935[5]. He died in Godalming[4]. Burial took place at St John the Baptist Church, Busbridge[13].

Why It Matters

Archibald Thorburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Thorburn born?

Archibald Thorburn's place of birth was Hascombe[2].

Where did Archibald Thorburn die?

Archibald Thorburn passed away in Godalming[4].

Who were Archibald Thorburn's parents?

Archibald Thorburn's father was Robert Thorburn[14].

What did Archibald Thorburn do for work?

Archibald Thorburn worked as painter[6], ornithologist[7], lithographer[8], and illustrator[9].

What awards did Archibald Thorburn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . uni-stuttgart.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15h ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-archibald-thorburn
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Member of
    Relative Emmy Thornam
    Family name Thorburn
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