Thomas Banks

18th-century English sculptor (1735–1805)
Person human Q3120721
Thomas Banks
Thomas Banks, sculptor (1735-1805). Engraver: Benjamin Smith (1754-1833) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Thomas Banks

Summary

Thomas Banks is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1735[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 2, 1805[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Banks's place of birth was London[2].
  • Thomas Banks passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Banks was born on December 29, 1735[3].
  • Thomas Banks died on February 2, 1805[5].
  • Thomas Banks is buried at London[8].
  • Thomas Banks's father was William Banks[9].
  • Thomas Banks's mother was Mary[10].
  • Among Thomas Banks's spouses was Elizabeth Hooton[11].
  • A child of Thomas Banks was Lavinia Forster[12].
  • Thomas Banks held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Banks worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Thomas Banks was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[14].
  • Thomas Banks is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Banks's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Banks's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Banks[17].
  • Thomas Banks's family name is recorded as Banks[18].
  • Thomas Banks's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Banks's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • Thomas Banks's work location is recorded as Rome[21].
  • Thomas Banks's work location is recorded as Saint Petersburg[22].
  • Thomas Banks's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Thomas Banks's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Thomas Banks's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Thomas Banks's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Banks's Commons Creator page is recorded as Thomas Banks[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Banks's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on December 29, 1735[3]. His father was William Banks[9]. His mother was Mary[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Banks's professions included sculptor[6].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Banks's spouses was Elizabeth Hooton[11]. A child of him was Lavinia Forster[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Banks died on February 2, 1805[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at London[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Banks ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Banks born?

Born in London[2], Thomas Banks…

Where did Thomas Banks die?

Thomas Banks died in London[4].

Who were Thomas Banks's parents?

Thomas Banks's father was William Banks[9]. Thomas Banks's mother was Mary[10].

Who was Thomas Banks married to?

Thomas Banks's spouses include Elizabeth Hooton[11].

What did Thomas Banks do for work?

Thomas Banks worked as sculptor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  4. 27d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial London
    Occupation
    Sex or gender male
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