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 died on October 8, 1862[4]. He worked as a naturalist[5], malacologist[6], and scientific illustrator[7].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Brown was born in Perth[2].
  • Thomas Brown was born on January 1, 1785[3].
  • Thomas Brown died on October 8, 1862[4].
  • Thomas Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Thomas Brown held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Thomas Brown's professions included naturalist[5].
  • Thomas Brown worked as a malacologist[6].
  • Thomas Brown's professions included scientific illustrator[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Brown is Illustrations of the conchology of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • 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[11].
  • Thomas Brown received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[12].
  • Thomas Brown was a member of Linnean Society of London[13].
  • Thomas Brown is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas Brown's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas Brown's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Brown (naturalist)[16].
  • Thomas Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[17].
  • Thomas Brown's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas Brown's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Thomas Brown's has works in the collection is recorded as Minneapolis Institute of Art[20].
  • Thomas Brown's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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[5], malacologist[6], and scientific illustrator[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Illustrations of the conchology of Great Britain and Ireland[10], a literary work[22] and The book of butterflies, sphinges, and moths; illustrated by one hundred and forty-four engravings, coloured after nature[11], a version, edition or translation[23].

Recognition

Thomas Brown received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brown died on October 8, 1862[4].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brown born?

Born in Perth[2], Thomas Brown…

What did Thomas Brown do for work?

Thomas Brown worked as naturalist[5], malacologist[6], and scientific illustrator[7].

What awards did Thomas Brown receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 9w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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