John Renshaw Thomson

American politician, New Jersey (1800–1862)
Person human Q200884
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John Renshaw Thomson

Summary

John Renshaw Thomson is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1800[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on September 12, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], John Renshaw Thomson…
  • John Renshaw Thomson died in Princeton[4].
  • John Renshaw Thomson was born on September 25, 1800[3].
  • John Renshaw Thomson died on September 12, 1862[5].
  • Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[10].
  • John Renshaw Thomson was married to Josephine Ward Thomson[11].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's professions included politician[6].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's professions included merchant[7].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's professions included businessperson[8].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held the position of United States senator[13].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held the position of United States senator[14].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held the position of United States senator[15].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held the position of United States senator[16].
  • John Renshaw Thomson held the position of United States senator[17].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].
  • John Renshaw Thomson is recorded as male[19].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Renshaw Thomson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's Commons category is recorded as John Renshaw Thomson[22].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[23].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's work location is recorded as Guangzhou[26].
  • John Renshaw Thomson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], John Renshaw Thomson… he was born on September 25, 1800[3].

Education

John Renshaw Thomson's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include United States senator[13], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Among John Renshaw Thomson's spouses was Josephine Ward Thomson[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

John Renshaw Thomson died on September 12, 1862[5]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He is buried at Princeton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Renshaw Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Renshaw Thomson born?

John Renshaw Thomson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did John Renshaw Thomson die?

John Renshaw Thomson passed away in Princeton[4].

Who was John Renshaw Thomson married to?

John Renshaw Thomson's spouses include Josephine Ward Thomson[11].

What did John Renshaw Thomson do for work?

John Renshaw Thomson worked as politician[6], merchant[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did John Renshaw Thomson go to school?

John Renshaw Thomson was educated at Princeton University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Spouse Josephine Ward Thomson
    Family name Thomson
    Country of citizenship United States
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