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Ralph Thoresby

British historian (1658-1725)
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Ralph Thoresby

Summary

Ralph Thoresby is a human[1]. He was born on August 16, 1658[2]. He died on October 16, 1725[3]. He worked as a historian[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Thoresby was born on August 16, 1658[2].
  • Ralph Thoresby died on October 16, 1725[3].
  • Among Ralph Thoresby's spouses was Anna Sykes[6].
  • A child of Ralph Thoresby was Ralph Thoresby[7].
  • Ralph Thoresby worked as a historian[4].
  • Ralph Thoresby was educated at Leeds Grammar School[8].
  • Ralph Thoresby received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].
  • Ralph Thoresby was a member of Royal Society[10].
  • Ralph Thoresby is recorded as male[11].
  • Ralph Thoresby's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Ralph Thoresby's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Thoresby[13].
  • Ralph Thoresby's family name is recorded as Q112589736[14].
  • Ralph Thoresby's given name is recorded as Ralph[15].
  • Ralph Thoresby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Ralph Thoresby's described by source is recorded as Lives of topographers and antiquaries who have written concerning the antiquities of England[17].

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Origins and Family

Ralph Thoresby was born on August 16, 1658[2].

Education

Ralph Thoresby was educated at Leeds Grammar School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Ralph Thoresby worked as a historian[4].

Recognition

Ralph Thoresby received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

Personal Life

Among Ralph Thoresby's spouses was Anna Sykes[6]. A child of him was he[7].

Death and Burial

Ralph Thoresby died on October 16, 1725[3].

Why It Matters

Ralph Thoresby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who was Ralph Thoresby married to?

Ralph Thoresby's spouses include Anna Sykes[6].

What did Ralph Thoresby do for work?

Ralph Thoresby worked as historian[4].

Where did Ralph Thoresby go to school?

Ralph Thoresby was educated at Leeds Grammar School[8].

What awards did Ralph Thoresby receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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