Thomas Anderson

Scottish chemist (1819–1874)
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Thomas Anderson

Summary

Thomas Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leith[2]. He was born on July 2, 1819[3]. He passed away in Chiswick[4]. He died on November 2, 1874[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Anderson was born in Leith[2].
  • Thomas Anderson died in Chiswick[4].
  • Thomas Anderson was born on July 2, 1819[3].
  • Thomas Anderson died on November 2, 1874[5].
  • Thomas Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Thomas Anderson worked as a chemist[6].
  • Thomas Anderson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Thomas Anderson held the position of Regius Professor of Chemistry[10].
  • Among Thomas Anderson's employers was University of Glasgow[11].
  • Thomas Anderson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Thomas Anderson was educated at Edinburgh Academy[13].
  • Thomas Anderson received the Royal Medal[14].
  • Thomas Anderson received the Keith Medal[15].
  • Thomas Anderson was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Thomas Anderson is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Anderson (chemist)[19].
  • Thomas Anderson's residence is recorded as Scotland[20].
  • Thomas Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[21].
  • Thomas Anderson's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Anderson was born in Leith[2]. He was born on July 2, 1819[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1583[26], headquartered in Edinburgh[27] and Edinburgh Academy[13], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Thomas Anderson was employed by University of Glasgow[11]. He held the position of Regius Professor of Chemistry[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Medal[14], a science award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1826[34] and Keith Medal[15], an award[35].

Death and Burial

Thomas Anderson died on November 2, 1874[5]. He died in Chiswick[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Anderson born?

Thomas Anderson was born in Leith[2].

Where did Thomas Anderson die?

Thomas Anderson passed away in Chiswick[4].

What did Thomas Anderson do for work?

Thomas Anderson worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Thomas Anderson go to school?

Thomas Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and Edinburgh Academy[13].

What awards did Thomas Anderson receive?

Honors received include Royal Medal[14] and Keith Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Aliases
    Place of birth Leith
    Given name Thomas
    Employer University of Glasgow
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