Hugh Thomson

British travel writer, filmmaker and explorer
Person human Q27973742
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Summary

Hugh Thomson is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1960[3]. He worked as a writer[4], filmmaker[5], and explorer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Thomson was born in London[2].
  • Hugh Thomson was born on January 1, 1960[3].
  • Hugh Thomson's father was Lieut. Com. David Paget Thomson[8].
  • Hugh Thomson's mother was Patience Mary Bragg[9].
  • Hugh Thomson's professions included writer[4].
  • Hugh Thomson's professions included filmmaker[5].
  • Hugh Thomson worked as an explorer[6].
  • Hugh Thomson was educated at University of Cambridge[10].
  • Hugh Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[11].
  • Hugh Thomson is recorded as male[12].
  • Hugh Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Hugh Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[14].
  • Hugh Thomson's given name is recorded as Hugh[15].
  • Hugh Thomson's official website is recorded as http://www.thewhiterock.co.uk/[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Hugh Thomson… he was born on January 1, 1960[3]. His father was Lieut. Com. David Paget Thomson[8]. His mother was Patience Mary Bragg[9].

Education

Hugh Thomson was educated at University of Cambridge[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], filmmaker[5], and explorer[6].

Recognition

Hugh Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[11].

Why It Matters

Hugh Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Thomson born?

Hugh Thomson was born in London[2].

Who were Hugh Thomson's parents?

Hugh Thomson's father was Lieut. Com. David Paget Thomson[8]. Hugh Thomson's mother was Patience Mary Bragg[9].

What did Hugh Thomson do for work?

Hugh Thomson worked as writer[4], filmmaker[5], and explorer[6].

Where did Hugh Thomson go to school?

Hugh Thomson was educated at University of Cambridge[10].

What awards did Hugh Thomson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9810588268605606
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0106766-Thomson-Hugh
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website → http://www.thewhiterock.co.uk/
    Wikidata description → British travel writer, filmmaker and explorer
    Instance of → human
    Image → Andean Explorers.jpg, Hugh Thomson portrait.jpg
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