Edward Thomas

British poet and journalist (1878–1917)
Person human Q1293865
Edward Thomas
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Edward Thomas

Summary

Edward Thomas is a human[1]. Born in Lambeth[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1878[3]. He passed away in Arras[4]. He died on April 9, 1917[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (905 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Thomas was born in Lambeth[2].
  • Edward Thomas passed away in Arras[4].
  • Edward Thomas was born on March 3, 1878[3].
  • Edward Thomas died on April 9, 1917[5].
  • Edward Thomas is buried at Agny Military Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Thomas's father was Philip Henry Thomas[11].
  • Among Edward Thomas's spouses was Helen Thomas[12].
  • A child of Edward Thomas was Myfanwy Thomas[13].
  • Edward Thomas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edward Thomas's professions included poet[6].
  • Edward Thomas's professions included writer[7].
  • Edward Thomas worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Edward Thomas's education included a stint at Lincoln College[15].
  • Edward Thomas was educated at St Paul's School[16].
  • Edward Thomas's education included a stint at Battersea Grammar School[17].
  • Edward Thomas is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Thomas's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Edward Thomas's Commons category is recorded as Edward Thomas (poet)[21].
  • Edward Thomas's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[22].
  • Edward Thomas's archives at is recorded as Cardiff University[23].
  • Edward Thomas's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[24].
  • Edward Thomas was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Edward Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Edward Thomas's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Thomas's place of birth was Lambeth[2]. He was born on March 3, 1878[3]. His father was Philip Henry Thomas[11].

Education

Educated at Lincoln College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1427[30]; St Paul's School[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1509[33], headquartered in London[34]; and Battersea Grammar School[17], a grammar school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1875[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8].

Personal Life

Edward Thomas was married to Helen Thomas[12]. A child of him was Myfanwy Thomas[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Thomas died on April 9, 1917[5]. He died in Arras[4]. Burial took place at Agny Military Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Thomas ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (905 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Edward Thomas born?

Edward Thomas was born in Lambeth[2].

Where did Edward Thomas die?

Edward Thomas died in Arras[4].

Who were Edward Thomas's parents?

Edward Thomas's father was Philip Henry Thomas[11].

Who was Edward Thomas married to?

Edward Thomas's spouses include Helen Thomas[12].

What did Edward Thomas do for work?

Edward Thomas worked as poet[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8].

Where did Edward Thomas go to school?

Edward Thomas was educated at Lincoln College[15], St Paul's School[16], and Battersea Grammar School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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