Lowell Thomas
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Summary
Lowell Thomas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Woodington[2]. He was born on April 6, 1892[3]. He passed away in Pawling[4]. He died on August 29, 1981[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], film director[7], journalist[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Lowell Thomas's place of birth was Woodington[2].
- Lowell Thomas passed away in Pawling[4].
- Lowell Thomas was born on April 6, 1892[3].
- Lowell Thomas died on August 29, 1981[5].
- Lowell Thomas is buried at Christ Church Cemetery[12].
- Lowell Thomas's father was Harry George Thomas[13].
- A child of Lowell Thomas was Lowell Thomas Jr.[14].
- Lowell Thomas held citizenship in United States[15].
- Lowell Thomas's professions included film producer[6].
- Lowell Thomas worked as a film director[7].
- Lowell Thomas worked as a journalist[8].
- Lowell Thomas's professions included voice actor[9].
- Lowell Thomas worked as a screenwriter[10].
- Lowell Thomas worked as a radio personality[16].
- Lowell Thomas's field of work was writer[17].
- Lowell Thomas's education included a stint at Valparaiso University[18].
- Lowell Thomas was educated at University of Denver[19].
- Lowell Thomas was educated at University of Denver[20].
- Lowell Thomas was educated at Princeton University[21].
- Lowell Thomas's education included a stint at Cripple Creek-Victor High School[22].
- Lowell Thomas received the Peabody Awards[23].
- Lowell Thomas received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
- Lowell Thomas received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[25].
- Lowell Thomas received the Horatio Alger Award[26].
- Lowell Thomas received the Golden Plate Award[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1892-04-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1981-08-29[31]
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Community tags: american, cinerama, producer, traveller, writer[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 155e29ff-4c53-4b5d-ad4e-b01f2abd1d4e[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Woodington[2], Lowell Thomas… he was born on April 6, 1892[3]. His father was Harry George Thomas[13].
Education
Educated at Valparaiso University[18], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1859[36], headquartered in Valparaiso[37]; University of Denver[19], a research university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1864[40], headquartered in Denver[41]; Princeton University[21], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1746[44], headquartered in Princeton[45]; and Cripple Creek-Victor High School[22], a high school[46], in United States[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film producer[6], film director[7], journalist[8], voice actor[9], screenwriter[10], and radio personality[16]. Lowell Thomas's field of work was writer[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[23], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1940[50]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1963[53]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[25], an aviation museum[54], in United States[55], founded in 1962[56]; Horatio Alger Award[26], an award[57]; Golden Plate Award[27], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1961[60]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[61], a commemorative plaque[62], in United States[63].
Personal Life
A child of Lowell Thomas was Lowell Thomas Jr.[14].
Death and Burial
Lowell Thomas died on August 29, 1981[5]. He died in Pawling[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Lowell Thomas include Thomas Mountains[64], a mountain range[65] and Lowell Thomas Award[66], an award[67].
Why It Matters
Lowell Thomas ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Thomas Mountains[64], a mountain range[65] and Lowell Thomas Award[66], an award[67].
FAQs
Where was Lowell Thomas born?
Lowell Thomas was born in Woodington[2].
Where did Lowell Thomas die?
Lowell Thomas passed away in Pawling[4].
Who were Lowell Thomas's parents?
Lowell Thomas's father was Harry George Thomas[13].
What did Lowell Thomas do for work?
Lowell Thomas worked as film producer[6], film director[7], journalist[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Lowell Thomas go to school?
Lowell Thomas was educated at Valparaiso University[18], University of Denver[19], University of Denver[20], and Princeton University[21].
What awards did Lowell Thomas receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], National Aviation Hall of Fame[25], and Horatio Alger Award[26].