Thomas Brisbane

Summary

Thomas Brisbane is a human^[1]. He was born in Largs^[2]. He was born on July 23, 1773^[3]. He died in Largs^[4]. He died on January 27, 1860^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], military personnel^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Thomas Brisbane was born in Largs^[2].
• Thomas Brisbane passed away in Largs^[4].
• Thomas Brisbane was born on July 23, 1773^[3].
• Thomas Brisbane died on January 27, 1860^[5].
• Thomas Brisbane's father was Thomas Brisbane^[10].
• Thomas Brisbane's mother was Eleanora Bruce^[11].
• Thomas Brisbane was married to Anna Maria Mackdougall^[12].
• A child of Thomas Brisbane was Isabella Maria Brisbane^[13].
• A child of Thomas Brisbane was Eleanor Australia Brisbane^[14].
• A child of Thomas Brisbane was Thomas Australius Brisbane^[15].
• A child of Thomas Brisbane was Henry Brisbane^[16].
• Thomas Brisbane held citizenship in Australia^[17].
• Thomas Brisbane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[18].
• Thomas Brisbane held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[19].
• Thomas Brisbane's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Thomas Brisbane's professions included military personnel^[7].
• Thomas Brisbane's professions included politician^[8].
• Thomas Brisbane held the position of Governor of New South Wales^[20].
• Thomas Brisbane held the position of President of the British Science Association^[21].
• Thomas Brisbane was educated at University of Edinburgh^[22].
• Thomas Brisbane received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Thomas Brisbane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[24].
• Thomas Brisbane received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[25].
• Thomas Brisbane received the Keith Medal^[26].
• Thomas Brisbane was a member of Royal Society^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Brisbane was born in Largs^[2]. He was born on July 23, 1773^[3]. His father was he^[10]. His mother was Eleanora Bruce^[11].

Education

Thomas Brisbane's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], military personnel^[7], and politician^[8]. Positions held include Governor of New South Wales^[20], a position^[28], in Australia^[29], founded in 1788^[30] and President of the British Science Association^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], a fellowship award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[24], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1815^[35]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[25], a science award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1824^[38]; and Keith Medal^[26], an award^[39].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Brisbane's spouses was Anna Maria Mackdougall^[12]. Children include Isabella Maria Brisbane^[13]; Eleanor Australia Brisbane^[14]; Thomas Australius Brisbane^[15], 1824–1849^[40]; and Henry Brisbane^[16], 1826–1826^[41].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brisbane died on January 27, 1860^[5]. He died in Largs^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Brisbane include Brisbane River^[42], a river^[43], in Australia^[44]; Brisbane^[45], an impact crater^[46]; and Makdougall Brisbane Prize^[47], an award^[48].

Why It Matters

Thomas Brisbane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

Entities named for him include Brisbane River^[42], a river^[43], in Australia^[44]; Brisbane^[45], an impact crater^[46]; and Makdougall Brisbane Prize^[47], an award^[48].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brisbane born?

Thomas Brisbane's place of birth was Largs^[2].

Where did Thomas Brisbane die?

Thomas Brisbane died in Largs^[4].

Who were Thomas Brisbane's parents?

Thomas Brisbane's father was Thomas Brisbane^[10]. Thomas Brisbane's mother was Eleanora Bruce^[11].

Who was Thomas Brisbane married to?

Thomas Brisbane's spouses include Anna Maria Mackdougall^[12].

What did Thomas Brisbane do for work?

Thomas Brisbane worked as astronomer^[6], military personnel^[7], and politician^[8].

Where did Thomas Brisbane go to school?

Thomas Brisbane was educated at University of Edinburgh^[22].

What awards did Thomas Brisbane receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[24], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[25], and Keith Medal^[26].