Derick Thomson

Summary

Derick Thomson is a human^[1]. He was born in Stornoway^[2]. He was born on August 5, 1921^[3]. He passed away in Glasgow^[4]. He died on March 21, 2012^[5]. He worked as a historian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], poet^[9], and literary historian^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Derick Thomson's place of birth was Stornoway^[2].
• Derick Thomson died in Glasgow^[4].
• Derick Thomson was born on August 5, 1921^[3].
• Derick Thomson died on March 21, 2012^[5].
• Derick Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[12].
• Derick Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• Derick Thomson worked as a historian^[6].
• Derick Thomson's professions included translator^[7].
• Derick Thomson worked as a writer^[8].
• Derick Thomson worked as a poet^[9].
• Derick Thomson's professions included literary historian^[10].
• Derick Thomson's professions included university teacher^[14].
• Derick Thomson's field of work was Scottish poetry^[15].
• Derick Thomson held the position of Chair of Celtic, Glasgow^[16].
• Among Derick Thomson's employers was University of Glasgow^[17].
• Derick Thomson's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen^[18].
• Derick Thomson was educated at Emmanuel College^[19].
• Derick Thomson's education included a stint at Nicolson Institute^[20].
• Derick Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].
• Derick Thomson received the Fellow of the British Academy^[22].
• Derick Thomson received the Derek Allen Prize^[23].
• Derick Thomson was a member of British Academy^[24].
• Derick Thomson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[25].
• Derick Thomson is recorded as male^[26].
• Derick Thomson's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stornoway^[2], Derick Thomson… he was born on August 5, 1921^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen^[18], a public research university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1495^[30], headquartered in Aberdeen^[31]; Emmanuel College^[19], a college of the University of Cambridge^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1584^[34]; and Nicolson Institute^[20], a secondary school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1873^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], poet^[9], literary historian^[10], and university teacher^[14]. Derick Thomson's field of work was Scottish poetry^[15]. Among his employers was University of Glasgow^[17]. He held the position of Chair of Celtic, Glasgow^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21], a fellowship award^[38], in United Kingdom^[39]; Fellow of the British Academy^[22], a fellowship award^[40], in United Kingdom^[41]; and Derek Allen Prize^[23], an award^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1976^[44].

Death and Burial

Derick Thomson died on March 21, 2012^[5]. He died in Glasgow^[4].

Why It Matters

Derick Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Derick Thomson born?

Born in Stornoway^[2], Derick Thomson…

Where did Derick Thomson die?

Derick Thomson passed away in Glasgow^[4].

What did Derick Thomson do for work?

Derick Thomson worked as historian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], poet^[9], and literary historian^[10].

Where did Derick Thomson go to school?

Derick Thomson was educated at University of Aberdeen^[18], Emmanuel College^[19], and Nicolson Institute^[20].

What awards did Derick Thomson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21], Fellow of the British Academy^[22], and Derek Allen Prize^[23].