Thomas Blackwell

Scottish classical scholar and historian (1701-1757)
Person human Q3524922
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Thomas Blackwell

Summary

Thomas Blackwell is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1701[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on March 6, 1757[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], historian[7], mythographer[8], and classical scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Blackwell was born in Aberdeen[2].
  • Thomas Blackwell passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Thomas Blackwell was born on August 4, 1701[3].
  • Thomas Blackwell died on March 6, 1757[5].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].
  • Thomas Blackwell's father was Thomas Blackwell[12].
  • Thomas Blackwell held citizenship in Scotland[13].
  • Thomas Blackwell's professions included philologist[6].
  • Thomas Blackwell worked as a historian[7].
  • Thomas Blackwell's professions included mythographer[8].
  • Thomas Blackwell's professions included classical scholar[9].
  • Among Thomas Blackwell's employers was University of Aberdeen[14].
  • Thomas Blackwell's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Thomas Blackwell's education included a stint at Aberdeen Grammar School[16].
  • Thomas Blackwell is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Blackwell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Blackwell's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Blackwell (scholar)[19].
  • Thomas Blackwell's family name is recorded as Blackwell[20].
  • Thomas Blackwell's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Blackwell's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Thomas Blackwell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Thomas Blackwell's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[24].
  • Thomas Blackwell's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Thomas Blackwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Blackwell's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Blackwell's place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on August 4, 1701[3]. His father was he[12].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1495[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31] and Aberdeen Grammar School[16], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1257[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], historian[7], mythographer[8], and classical scholar[9]. Thomas Blackwell was employed by University of Aberdeen[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Blackwell died on March 6, 1757[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Blackwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Blackwell born?

Born in Aberdeen[2], Thomas Blackwell…

Where did Thomas Blackwell die?

Thomas Blackwell died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Thomas Blackwell's parents?

Thomas Blackwell's father was Thomas Blackwell[12].

What did Thomas Blackwell do for work?

Thomas Blackwell worked as philologist[6], historian[7], mythographer[8], and classical scholar[9].

Where did Thomas Blackwell go to school?

Thomas Blackwell was educated at University of Aberdeen[15] and Aberdeen Grammar School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philologist, historian, mythographer +1
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Employer University of Aberdeen
    Place of burial Greyfriars Kirkyard
    Educated at
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