Thomas Bowdler

English physician and editor
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Thomas Bowdler
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Thomas Bowdler

Summary

Thomas Bowdler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bath[2]. He was born on July 11, 1754[3]. He died in Swansea[4]. He died on February 24, 1825[5]. He worked as a physician[6], chess player[7], writer[8], and literary editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (758 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Bowdler's place of birth was Bath[2].
  • Thomas Bowdler passed away in Swansea[4].
  • Thomas Bowdler was born on July 11, 1754[3].
  • Thomas Bowdler was born on January 1, 1754[11].
  • Thomas Bowdler died on February 24, 1825[5].
  • Thomas Bowdler died on January 1, 1825[12].
  • Thomas Bowdler's mother was Elizabeth Bowdler[13].
  • Among Thomas Bowdler's spouses was Elizabeth Farquharson[14].
  • Thomas Bowdler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Thomas Bowdler held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Thomas Bowdler's professions included physician[6].
  • Thomas Bowdler worked as a chess player[7].
  • Thomas Bowdler's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Bowdler worked as a literary editor[9].
  • Thomas Bowdler's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Thomas Bowdler was educated at University of St Andrews[18].
  • Thomas Bowdler received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Thomas Bowdler was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Thomas Bowdler is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Bowdler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Bowdler's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Bowdler[23].
  • Thomas Bowdler's sport is recorded as chess[24].
  • Thomas Bowdler's family name is recorded as Bowdler[25].
  • Thomas Bowdler's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Bowdler's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Bowdler was born in Bath[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 11, 1754[3] and January 1, 1754[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Bowdler[13].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of St Andrews[18], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1413[34], headquartered in Fife[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], chess player[7], writer[8], and literary editor[9].

Recognition

Thomas Bowdler received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Thomas Bowdler was married to Elizabeth Farquharson[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 24, 1825[5] and January 1, 1825[12]. Thomas Bowdler passed away in Swansea[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Bowdler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (758 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Bowdler born?

Thomas Bowdler was born in Bath[2].

Where did Thomas Bowdler die?

Thomas Bowdler passed away in Swansea[4].

Who were Thomas Bowdler's parents?

Thomas Bowdler's mother was Elizabeth Bowdler[13].

Who was Thomas Bowdler married to?

Thomas Bowdler's spouses include Elizabeth Farquharson[14].

What did Thomas Bowdler do for work?

Thomas Bowdler worked as physician[6], chess player[7], writer[8], and literary editor[9].

Where did Thomas Bowdler go to school?

Thomas Bowdler was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and University of St Andrews[18].

What awards did Thomas Bowdler receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sport chess
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Library of the World's Best Literature +1
    Place of birth Bath
    Writing language English
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