Thomas Botfield

English colliery manager; (1762-1843)
Person human Q21166156
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Thomas Botfield

Summary

Thomas Botfield is a human[1]. He was born on February 14, 1762[2]. He died on January 17, 1843[3]. He worked as a manager[4] and geologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Botfield was born on February 14, 1762[2].
  • Thomas Botfield died on January 17, 1843[3].
  • Thomas Botfield is buried at Church of St Michael, Hopton Wafers[7].
  • Thomas Botfield's father was Thomas Botfield[8].
  • Thomas Botfield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Thomas Botfield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Thomas Botfield worked as a manager[4].
  • Thomas Botfield worked as a geologist[5].
  • Thomas Botfield held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[11].
  • Thomas Botfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Geological Society of London[14].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Royal Society of Arts[15].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Royal Horticultural Society[16].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Royal Institution[17].
  • Thomas Botfield was a member of Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Thomas Botfield is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Botfield's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Botfield's family name is recorded as Botfield[21].
  • Thomas Botfield's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Botfield's sibling is recorded as Beriah Botfield[23].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Botfield was born on February 14, 1762[2]. His father was he[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include manager[4] and geologist[5]. Thomas Botfield held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[11].

Recognition

Thomas Botfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Botfield died on January 17, 1843[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Michael, Hopton Wafers[7].

Why It Matters

Thomas Botfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Botfield's parents?

Thomas Botfield's father was Thomas Botfield[8].

What did Thomas Botfield do for work?

Thomas Botfield worked as manager[4] and geologist[5].

What awards did Thomas Botfield receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The London Gazette 17326. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Family name Botfield
    Sibling Beriah Botfield
    Google knowledge graph id /g/11c2qq8bmc
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 556, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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