Francis Thompson
British poet (1859-1907)
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Summary
Francis Thompson was born on December 16, 1859[1], in Preston[2]. He died on November 13, 1907[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and literary critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (956 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 18, 1859[9]
- Place of burial: St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Educated at: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Francis Thompson[15]
- Said to be the same as: Jack the Ripper[16]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[17]
- Family name: Thompson[18]
- Given name: Francis[19]
- Relative: Edward Healy Thompson[20]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], The Catholic Encyclopedia[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
Why It Matters
Francis Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Francis Thompson born?
Francis Thompson's place of birth was Preston[2].
Where did Francis Thompson die?
Francis Thompson died in London[4].
What did Francis Thompson do for work?
Francis Thompson worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and literary critic[7].
Where did Francis Thompson go to school?
Francis Thompson was educated at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens[12].