Michel Thomas

American linguist, language teacher, and résistance fighter (1914–2005)
Person human Q662771
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Michel Thomas

Summary

Michel Thomas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Łódź[2]. He was born on February 3, 1914[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 8, 2005[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], language teacher[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (997 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michel Thomas's place of birth was Łódź[2].
  • Michel Thomas died in New York City[4].
  • Michel Thomas was born on February 3, 1914[3].
  • Michel Thomas was born on 1914[10].
  • Michel Thomas died on January 8, 2005[5].
  • Michel Thomas died on January 5, 2005[11].
  • Michel Thomas held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Michel Thomas held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Michel Thomas's native language[14].
  • Michel Thomas's professions included linguist[6].
  • Michel Thomas's professions included language teacher[7].
  • Michel Thomas's professions included resistance fighter[8].
  • Michel Thomas's field of work was linguistics[15].
  • Michel Thomas was employed by Office of Strategic Services[16].
  • Michel Thomas received the Silver Star[17].
  • Michel Thomas is recorded as male[18].
  • Michel Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Michel Thomas was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Michel Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Michel Thomas's given name is recorded as Michel[22].
  • Michel Thomas's official website is recorded as https://www.michelthomas.com/[23].
  • Michel Thomas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[24].
  • Michel Thomas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Michel Thomas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Michel Thomas'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Michel Thomas's place of birth was Łódź[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 3, 1914[3] and 1914[10]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], language teacher[7], and resistance fighter[8]. Michel Thomas's field of work was linguistics[15]. Among his employers was Office of Strategic Services[16].

Recognition

Michel Thomas received the Silver Star[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 8, 2005[5] and January 5, 2005[11]. Michel Thomas died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Michel Thomas ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (997 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Michel Thomas born?

Michel Thomas's place of birth was Łódź[2].

Where did Michel Thomas die?

Michel Thomas died in New York City[4].

What did Michel Thomas do for work?

Michel Thomas worked as linguist[6], language teacher[7], and resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Michel Thomas receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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