Thomas Blood
Irish-born Colonel best known for attempting to steal the Crown Jewels
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Summary
Thomas Blood was born on January 1, 1618[1], in County Clare[2]. He died on August 23, 1680[3], in Westminster[4]. He worked as a soldier[5], colonel[6], and adventurer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 28, 1680[9]
- Father: Thomas Blood[10]
- Spouse: Mary Holcroft[11]
- Child: Holcroft Blood[12], William Blood[13], Edmund Blood[14], Charles Blood[15], Mary Blood[16], Elizabeth Blood[17], Thomas Blood[18]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Thomas Blood[21]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[22]
- Family name: Blood[23]
- Given name: Thomas[24]
- Described at URL: https://londonhistorians.wordpress.com/tag/talbot-edwards/[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Time period: 17th century generation[29]
- P14585: 75875[30]
Why It Matters
Thomas Blood has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Blood born?
Thomas Blood's place of birth was County Clare[2].
Where did Thomas Blood die?
Thomas Blood died in Westminster[4].
Who were Thomas Blood's parents?
Thomas Blood's father was Thomas Blood[10].
Who was Thomas Blood married to?
Thomas Blood's spouses include Mary Holcroft[11].
What did Thomas Blood do for work?
Thomas Blood worked as a soldier[5], colonel[6], and adventurer[7].