Joseph Thomson

Scottish geologist and explorer (1858–1895)
Person human Q1351577
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Joseph Thomson

Summary

Joseph Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Penpont[2]. He was born on February 14, 1858[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 2, 1895[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geologist[7], naturalist[8], writer[9], and botanist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Penpont[2], Joseph Thomson…
  • Joseph Thomson passed away in London[4].
  • Joseph Thomson was born on February 14, 1858[3].
  • Joseph Thomson died on August 2, 1895[5].
  • Joseph Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Joseph Thomson worked as an explorer[6].
  • Joseph Thomson worked as a geologist[7].
  • Joseph Thomson worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Joseph Thomson worked as a writer[9].
  • Joseph Thomson's professions included botanist[10].
  • Joseph Thomson's field of work was geology[13].
  • Joseph Thomson was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Joseph Thomson received the Founder’s Medal[15].
  • Joseph Thomson is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph Thomson's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Thomson (explorer)[18].
  • The cause of death was influenza[19].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[20].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[21].
  • Joseph Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[22].
  • Joseph Thomson's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Joseph Thomson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Joseph Thomson's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Joseph Thomson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Joseph Thomson's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Penpont[2], Joseph Thomson… he was born on February 14, 1858[3].

Education

Joseph Thomson was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geologist[7], naturalist[8], writer[9], and botanist[10]. Joseph Thomson's field of work was geology[13].

Recognition

Joseph Thomson received the Founder’s Medal[15].

Death and Burial

Joseph Thomson died on August 2, 1895[5]. He died in London[4]. Recorded cause of death include influenza[19], pneumonia[20], and tuberculosis[21].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Thomson include Eudorcas thomsonii[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Joseph Thomson has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Eudorcas thomsonii[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Thomson born?

Born in Penpont[2], Joseph Thomson…

Where did Joseph Thomson die?

Joseph Thomson passed away in London[4].

What did Joseph Thomson do for work?

Joseph Thomson worked as explorer[6], geologist[7], naturalist[8], writer[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Joseph Thomson go to school?

Joseph Thomson was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].

What awards did Joseph Thomson receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978) +4
    Occupation explorer, geologist, naturalist +2
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    Field of work geology
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