Richard Thomson

Scottish politician (born 1976)
Person human Q75818976
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Richard Thomson

Summary

Richard Thomson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1976[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and council member[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Thomson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Richard Thomson was born on June 16, 1976[3].
  • Richard Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Richard Thomson's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Thomson worked as a council member[5].
  • Richard Thomson's education included a stint at Heriot-Watt University[8].
  • Richard Thomson's education included a stint at Tynecastle High School[9].
  • Richard Thomson is recorded as male[10].
  • Richard Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Richard Thomson was affiliated with the Scottish National Party[12].
  • Richard Thomson's Commons category is recorded as Richard Thomson (politician)[13].
  • Richard Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[14].
  • Richard Thomson's given name is recorded as Richard[15].
  • Richard Thomson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Richard Thomson's candidacy in election is recorded as 2019 United Kingdom general election[17].
  • Richard Thomson's candidacy in election is recorded as 2024 United Kingdom general election[18].

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Origins and Family

Richard Thomson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 16, 1976[3].

Education

Educated at Heriot-Watt University[8], a university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1821[21], headquartered in Edinburgh[22] and Tynecastle High School[9], a high school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1912[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and council member[5].

Personal Life

Richard Thomson was affiliated with the Scottish National Party[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Thomson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Richard Thomson born?

Richard Thomson was born in Edinburgh[2].

What did Richard Thomson do for work?

Richard Thomson worked as politician[4] and council member[5].

Where did Richard Thomson go to school?

Richard Thomson was educated at Heriot-Watt University[8] and Tynecastle High School[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . candidates.democracyclub.org.uk. candidates.democracyclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . candidates.democracyclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Democracy Club. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 2d ago · UndefinedRachel · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Candidacy in election 2019 United Kingdom general election, 2024 United Kingdom general election
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Edinburgh
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