John Turnbull Thomson

British surveyor (1821-1884)
Person human Q6261423
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John Turnbull Thomson

Summary

John Turnbull Thomson is a human[1]. Born in Glororum[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1821[3]. He died in Invercargill[4]. He died on October 16, 1884[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and surveyor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glororum[2], John Turnbull Thomson…
  • John Turnbull Thomson passed away in Invercargill[4].
  • John Turnbull Thomson was born on August 10, 1821[3].
  • John Turnbull Thomson died on October 16, 1884[5].
  • John Turnbull Thomson held citizenship in Singapore[10].
  • John Turnbull Thomson held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • John Turnbull Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • John Turnbull Thomson worked as an engineer[7].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's professions included surveyor[8].
  • John Turnbull Thomson was educated at University of Aberdeen[13].
  • John Turnbull Thomson is recorded as male[14].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's Commons category is recorded as John Turnbull Thomson[16].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[17].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's given name is recorded as Turnbull[19].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[20].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Turnbull Thomson[21].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[22].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's has works in the collection is recorded as Hocken Collections[23].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's has works in the collection is recorded as Het Scheepvaartmuseum[24].
  • John Turnbull Thomson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John Turnbull Thomson's place of birth was Glororum[2]. He was born on August 10, 1821[3].

Education

John Turnbull Thomson was educated at University of Aberdeen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and surveyor[8].

Death and Burial

John Turnbull Thomson died on October 16, 1884[5]. He died in Invercargill[4].

Why It Matters

John Turnbull Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John Turnbull Thomson born?

John Turnbull Thomson's place of birth was Glororum[2].

Where did John Turnbull Thomson die?

John Turnbull Thomson passed away in Invercargill[4].

What did John Turnbull Thomson do for work?

John Turnbull Thomson worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and surveyor[8].

Where did John Turnbull Thomson go to school?

John Turnbull Thomson was educated at University of Aberdeen[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Hocken Collections, Het Scheepvaartmuseum
    Given name John, Turnbull
    Place of death Invercargill
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