Thaddeus William Harris

United States librarian and entomologist (1795-1856)
Person human Q839975
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Thaddeus William Harris

Summary

Thaddeus William Harris is a human[1]. He was born in Dorchester[2]. He was born on November 12, 1795[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on January 16, 1856[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], zoologist[7], physician[8], librarian[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thaddeus William Harris was born in Dorchester[2].
  • Thaddeus William Harris passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Thaddeus William Harris was born on November 12, 1795[3].
  • Thaddeus William Harris died on January 16, 1856[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Burying Ground[12].
  • A child of Thaddeus William Harris was William Thaddeus Harris[13].
  • A child of Thaddeus William Harris was Edward Doubleday Harris[14].
  • Thaddeus William Harris held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Thaddeus William Harris worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Thaddeus William Harris worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Thaddeus William Harris worked as a physician[8].
  • Thaddeus William Harris's professions included librarian[9].
  • Thaddeus William Harris worked as a botanist[10].
  • Thaddeus William Harris worked as a botanical collector[16].
  • Thaddeus William Harris held the position of Harvard University Librarian[17].
  • Thaddeus William Harris held the position of Harvard University Librarian[18].
  • Among Thaddeus William Harris's employers was Harvard Library[19].
  • Thaddeus William Harris was educated at Harvard Medical School[20].
  • Thaddeus William Harris received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Thaddeus William Harris was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Thaddeus William Harris was influenced by William Dandridge Peck[23].
  • Thaddeus William Harris is recorded as male[24].
  • Thaddeus William Harris's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Thaddeus William Harris's Commons category is recorded as Thaddeus William Harris[26].
  • Thaddeus William Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thaddeus William Harris's place of birth was Dorchester[2]. He was born on November 12, 1795[3].

Education

Thaddeus William Harris was educated at Harvard Medical School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], zoologist[7], physician[8], librarian[9], botanist[10], and botanical collector[16]. Among Thaddeus William Harris's employers was Harvard Library[19]. Positions held include Harvard University Librarian[17].

Recognition

Thaddeus William Harris received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].

Personal Life

Children include William Thaddeus Harris[13], 1826–1854[28], of United States[29] and Edward Doubleday Harris[14], an entomologist[30], 1839–1919[31], of United States[32].

Death and Burial

Thaddeus William Harris died on January 16, 1856[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Old Burying Ground[12].

Why It Matters

Thaddeus William Harris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Thaddeus William Harris born?

Born in Dorchester[2], Thaddeus William Harris…

Where did Thaddeus William Harris die?

Thaddeus William Harris died in Cambridge[4].

What did Thaddeus William Harris do for work?

Thaddeus William Harris worked as entomologist[6], zoologist[7], physician[8], librarian[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Thaddeus William Harris go to school?

Thaddeus William Harris was educated at Harvard Medical School[20].

What awards did Thaddeus William Harris receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Thaddeus William Harris. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation entomologist, zoologist, physician +3
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  2. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thaddeus, William
    Influenced by
    Family name Harris
    Employer
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