Silvanus Thompson

English botanist (1818-1881)
Person human Q77025465
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Silvanus Thompson

Summary

Silvanus Thompson is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on +1818-03-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1881-03-02T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a botanist[5] and botanical collector[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], Silvanus Thompson…
  • Silvanus Thompson was born on +1818-03-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Silvanus Thompson died on +1881-03-02T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Silvanus Thompson was married to Bridget Tatham[7].
  • A child of Silvanus Thompson was Silvanus P. Thompson[8].
  • A child of Silvanus Thompson was Rachel Ford Thompson[9].
  • A child of Silvanus Thompson was Frances Phillips Thompson[10].
  • Silvanus Thompson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Silvanus Thompson's professions included botanist[5].
  • Silvanus Thompson's professions included botanical collector[6].
  • Silvanus Thompson is recorded as male[12].
  • Silvanus Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Silvanus Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[14].
  • Silvanus Thompson's given name is recorded as Silvanus[15].
  • Silvanus Thompson's Te Papa agent ID is recorded as 36765[16].
  • Silvanus Thompson's Bionomia ID is recorded as Silvanus Thompson[17].

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Origins and Family

Silvanus Thompson was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on +1818-03-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5] and botanical collector[6].

Personal Life

Silvanus Thompson was married to Bridget Tatham[7]. Children include Silvanus P. Thompson[8], an engineer[18], 1851–1916[19], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[21], specialised in physics[22]; Rachel Ford Thompson[9], a botanist[23], 1856–1906[24], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[25]; and Frances Phillips Thompson[10], a botanical collector[26], 1862–1946[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28].

Death and Burial

Silvanus Thompson died on +1881-03-02T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was Silvanus Thompson born?

Born in Liverpool[2], Silvanus Thompson…

Who was Silvanus Thompson married to?

Silvanus Thompson's spouses include Bridget Tatham[7].

What did Silvanus Thompson do for work?

Silvanus Thompson worked as botanist[5] and botanical collector[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . natstand.org.uk. Retrieved . natstand.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . herbariaunited.org. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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