Basil Thomson

British civil servant and writer
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Basil Thomson

Summary

Basil Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on April 21, 1861[3]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4]. He died on March 26, 1939[5]. He worked as a colonial administrator[6], police officer[7], writer[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oxford[2], Basil Thomson…
  • Basil Thomson passed away in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
  • Basil Thomson was born on April 21, 1861[3].
  • Basil Thomson died on March 26, 1939[5].
  • Basil Thomson's father was William Thomson[11].
  • Basil Thomson's mother was Zoë Skene[12].
  • Basil Thomson was married to Grace Indja Webber[13].
  • A child of Basil Thomson was Enid Zaina Thomson[14].
  • A child of Basil Thomson was Vivian Home Seymer[15].
  • A child of Basil Thomson was Amherst Felix Basil Home Thomson[16].
  • Basil Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Basil Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Basil Thomson's professions included colonial administrator[6].
  • Basil Thomson's professions included police officer[7].
  • Basil Thomson worked as a writer[8].
  • Basil Thomson worked as a barrister[9].
  • Basil Thomson was educated at Eton College[19].
  • Basil Thomson was educated at New College[20].
  • Basil Thomson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Basil Thomson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Basil Thomson was a member of Inner Temple[23].
  • Basil Thomson is recorded as male[24].
  • Basil Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Basil Thomson's Commons category is recorded as Basil Thomson[26].
  • Basil Thomson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Thomson was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on April 21, 1861[3]. His father was William Thomson[11]. His mother was Zoë Skene[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[19], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and New College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1379[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include colonial administrator[6], police officer[7], writer[8], and barrister[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39].

Personal Life

Among Basil Thomson's spouses was Grace Indja Webber[13]. Children include Enid Zaina Thomson[14]; Vivian Home Seymer[15], 1894–1967[40]; and Amherst Felix Basil Home Thomson[16], b. 1911[41].

Death and Burial

Basil Thomson died on March 26, 1939[5]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Basil Thomson born?

Basil Thomson's place of birth was Oxford[2].

Where did Basil Thomson die?

Basil Thomson died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

Who were Basil Thomson's parents?

Basil Thomson's father was William Thomson[11]. Basil Thomson's mother was Zoë Skene[12].

Who was Basil Thomson married to?

Basil Thomson's spouses include Grace Indja Webber[13].

What did Basil Thomson do for work?

Basil Thomson worked as colonial administrator[6], police officer[7], writer[8], and barrister[9].

Where did Basil Thomson go to school?

Basil Thomson was educated at Eton College[19] and New College[20].

What awards did Basil Thomson receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[21] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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