Thomas Brassey

British engineering contractor (1805–1870)
Person human Q2422657
Thomas Brassey
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Thomas Brassey

Summary

Thomas Brassey is a human[1]. He was born in Buerton[2]. He was born on November 7, 1805[3]. He passed away in St Leonards[4]. He died on December 8, 1870[5]. He worked as an architect[6], engineer[7], businessperson[8], civil engineer[9], and railway engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,884 views/month, #5,439 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Brassey was born in Buerton[2].
  • Thomas Brassey died in St Leonards[4].
  • Thomas Brassey was born on November 7, 1805[3].
  • Thomas Brassey died on December 8, 1870[5].
  • Thomas Brassey is buried at St. Laurence Churchyard[12].
  • Thomas Brassey's father was John Brassey[13].
  • Thomas Brassey's mother was Elizabeth Perceval[14].
  • Among Thomas Brassey's spouses was Maria Farringdon Harrison[15].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey was Albert Brassey[16].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey was Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey[17].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey was Henry Brassey[18].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey was John Brassey[19].
  • Thomas Brassey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Thomas Brassey's professions included architect[6].
  • Thomas Brassey worked as an engineer[7].
  • Thomas Brassey's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Thomas Brassey's professions included civil engineer[9].
  • Thomas Brassey worked as a railway engineer[10].
  • Thomas Brassey was educated at The King's School, Chester[21].
  • Thomas Brassey is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Brassey's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Brassey's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Brassey[24].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25].
  • Thomas Brassey's family name is recorded as Brassey[26].
  • Thomas Brassey's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Brassey's place of birth was Buerton[2]. He was born on November 7, 1805[3]. His father was John Brassey[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Perceval[14].

Education

Thomas Brassey was educated at The King's School, Chester[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], engineer[7], businessperson[8], civil engineer[9], and railway engineer[10].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Brassey's spouses was Maria Farringdon Harrison[15]. Children include Albert Brassey[16], a politician[28], 1844–1918[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; he, 1st Earl Brassey[17], a politician[31], 1836–1918[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[34]; Henry Brassey[18], a politician[35], 1840–1891[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; and John Brassey[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brassey died on December 8, 1870[5]. He died in St Leonards[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25]. Burial took place at St. Laurence Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Brassey ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,884 views/month, #5,439 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brassey born?

Thomas Brassey's place of birth was Buerton[2].

Where did Thomas Brassey die?

Thomas Brassey died in St Leonards[4].

Who were Thomas Brassey's parents?

Thomas Brassey's father was John Brassey[13]. Thomas Brassey's mother was Elizabeth Perceval[14].

Who was Thomas Brassey married to?

Thomas Brassey's spouses include Maria Farringdon Harrison[15].

What did Thomas Brassey do for work?

Thomas Brassey worked as architect[6], engineer[7], businessperson[8], civil engineer[9], and railway engineer[10].

Where did Thomas Brassey go to school?

Thomas Brassey was educated at The King's School, Chester[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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