James Thomson

Scottish writer (1834-1882)
Person human Q984402
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James Thomson

Summary

James Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Port Glasgow[2]. He was born on November 23, 1834[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 3, 1882[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Thomson's place of birth was Port Glasgow[2].
  • James Thomson's place of birth was Scotland[10].
  • James Thomson died in London[4].
  • James Thomson was born on November 23, 1834[3].
  • James Thomson died on June 3, 1882[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • James Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • James Thomson's professions included poet[6].
  • James Thomson worked as a writer[7].
  • James Thomson worked as a critic[8].
  • James Thomson's field of work was British literature[14].
  • James Thomson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
  • James Thomson is recorded as male[16].
  • James Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Thomson's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • James Thomson's Commons category is recorded as James Thomson (B.V.)[19].
  • James Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[20].
  • James Thomson's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Thomson's pseudonym is recorded as Bysshe Vanolis[22].
  • James Thomson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • James Thomson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • James Thomson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25].
  • James Thomson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • James Thomson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Port Glasgow[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Scotland[10], a constituent country of the United Kingdom[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 0843[32]. James Thomson was born on November 23, 1834[3].

Education

James Thomson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and critic[8]. James Thomson's field of work was British literature[14].

Death and Burial

James Thomson died on June 3, 1882[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was James Thomson born?

James Thomson's place of birth was Port Glasgow[2].

Where did James Thomson die?

James Thomson passed away in London[4].

What did James Thomson do for work?

James Thomson worked as poet[6], writer[7], and critic[8].

Where did James Thomson go to school?

James Thomson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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