Edward Deas Thomson

Australian politician (1800-1879)
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Edward Deas Thomson

Summary

Edward Deas Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 1, 1800[3]. He died in Sydney[4]. He died on July 16, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Deas Thomson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Edward Deas Thomson died in Sydney[4].
  • Edward Deas Thomson was born on June 1, 1800[3].
  • Edward Deas Thomson died on July 16, 1879[5].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's father was John Deas Thomson[9].
  • Edward Deas Thomson was married to Anne Maria Bourke[10].
  • A child of Edward Deas Thomson was Elizabeth Deas-Thomson[11].
  • A child of Edward Deas Thomson was Helen Cecilia Deas-Thomson[12].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's professions included colonial administrator[7].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[14].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[15].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[16].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Chief Secretary of New South Wales[17].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Vice-President of the Executive Council[18].
  • Edward Deas Thomson held the position of Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council[19].
  • Edward Deas Thomson was educated at Harrow School[20].
  • Edward Deas Thomson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Edward Deas Thomson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Edward Deas Thomson is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's Commons category is recorded as Edward Deas Thomson[25].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[26].
  • Edward Deas Thomson's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Deas Thomson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 1, 1800[3]. His father was John Deas Thomson[9].

Education

Edward Deas Thomson was educated at Harrow School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[14]; Chief Secretary of New South Wales[17], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1821[30]; Vice-President of the Executive Council[18], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1857[33]; and Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council[19], a public office[34], in Australia[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Edward Deas Thomson was married to Anne Maria Bourke[10]. Children include Elizabeth Deas-Thomson[11], 1838–1920[41] and Helen Cecilia Deas-Thomson[12], 1847–1922[42].

Death and Burial

Edward Deas Thomson died on July 16, 1879[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Deas Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Deas Thomson born?

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

Where did Edward Deas Thomson die?

Edward Deas Thomson died in Sydney[4].

Who were Edward Deas Thomson's parents?

Edward Deas Thomson's father was John Deas Thomson[9].

Who was Edward Deas Thomson married to?

Edward Deas Thomson's spouses include Anne Maria Bourke[10].

What did Edward Deas Thomson do for work?

Edward Deas Thomson worked as politician[6] and colonial administrator[7].

Where did Edward Deas Thomson go to school?

Edward Deas Thomson was educated at Harrow School[20].

What awards did Edward Deas Thomson receive?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . 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
  15. [40] . 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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