George Thomson

collector of the music of Scotland, music publisher, and friend of Robert Burns (1757-1851)
Person human Q5545192
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George Thomson

Summary

George Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Limekilns[2]. He was born on March 4, 1757[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 18, 1851[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Limekilns[2], George Thomson…
  • George Thomson died in Edinburgh[4].
  • George Thomson was born on March 4, 1757[3].
  • George Thomson died on February 18, 1851[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].
  • George Thomson's father was Robert Thomson[8].
  • George Thomson's mother was Anne Stirling[9].
  • Among George Thomson's spouses was Katharine Miller[10].
  • A child of George Thomson was Georgina Thomson[11].
  • George Thomson held citizenship in Scotland[12].
  • George Thomson worked as a musicologist[6].
  • George Thomson is recorded as male[13].
  • George Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • George Thomson's Commons category is recorded as George Thomson (musician)[15].
  • George Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[16].
  • George Thomson's given name is recorded as George[17].
  • George Thomson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • George Thomson's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[19].
  • George Thomson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • George Thomson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scots[21].
  • George Thomson's sibling is recorded as David Thomson[22].

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Origins and Family

George Thomson's place of birth was Limekilns[2]. He was born on March 4, 1757[3]. His father was Robert Thomson[8]. His mother was Anne Stirling[9].

Career and Affiliations

George Thomson's professions included musicologist[6].

Personal Life

Among George Thomson's spouses was Katharine Miller[10]. A child of him was Georgina Thomson[11].

Death and Burial

George Thomson died on February 18, 1851[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was George Thomson born?

George Thomson's place of birth was Limekilns[2].

Where did George Thomson die?

George Thomson passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were George Thomson's parents?

George Thomson's father was Robert Thomson[8]. George Thomson's mother was Anne Stirling[9].

Who was George Thomson married to?

George Thomson's spouses include Katharine Miller[10].

What did George Thomson do for work?

George Thomson worked as musicologist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Thomson, George. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Thomson, George. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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