Thomas Brown

British naturalist and malacologist (1785-1862)
Person human Q3524948
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Thomas Brown

Summary

Thomas Brown is a human[1]. He was born in Perth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1785[3]. He passed away in Manchester[4]. He died on October 8, 1862[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], malacologist[7], and scientific illustrator[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Brown was born in Perth[2].
  • Thomas Brown passed away in Manchester[4].
  • Thomas Brown was born on January 1, 1785[3].
  • Thomas Brown died on October 8, 1862[5].
  • Thomas Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Thomas Brown held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Thomas Brown worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Thomas Brown's professions included malacologist[7].
  • Thomas Brown's professions included scientific illustrator[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Brown is Illustrations of the conchology of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Brown is The book of butterflies, sphinges, and moths; illustrated by one hundred and forty-four engravings, coloured after nature[13].
  • Thomas Brown received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14].
  • Thomas Brown was a member of Linnean Society of London[15].
  • Thomas Brown is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Brown's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Brown's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Brown (naturalist)[18].
  • Thomas Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[19].
  • Thomas Brown's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Brown's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Thomas Brown's has works in the collection is recorded as Minneapolis Institute of Art[22].
  • Thomas Brown's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Perth[2], Thomas Brown… he was born on January 1, 1785[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], malacologist[7], and scientific illustrator[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Illustrations of the conchology of Great Britain and Ireland[12], a literary work[24] and The book of butterflies, sphinges, and moths; illustrated by one hundred and forty-four engravings, coloured after nature[13], a version, edition or translation[25].

Recognition

Thomas Brown received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brown died on October 8, 1862[5]. He passed away in Manchester[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Brown is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brown born?

Born in Perth[2], Thomas Brown…

Where did Thomas Brown die?

Thomas Brown passed away in Manchester[4].

What did Thomas Brown do for work?

Thomas Brown worked as naturalist[6], malacologist[7], and scientific illustrator[8].

What awards did Thomas Brown receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Manchester
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'mg', 'species']
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0270067-Brown-Thomas
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0270067-Brown-Thomas, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259495|batch #259495]]"
  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Cantic id → 981060023988306706
    Family name → Brown
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