Thomas Brunner

English-born New Zealand surveyor and explorer (1821–1874)
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Thomas Brunner

Summary

Thomas Brunner is a human[1]. He was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on August 22, 1821[3]. He passed away in Nelson[4]. He died on April 22, 1874[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and surveyor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Brunner was born in Oxford[2].
  • Thomas Brunner died in Nelson[4].
  • Thomas Brunner was born on August 22, 1821[3].
  • Thomas Brunner was born on January 1, 1822[9].
  • Thomas Brunner died on April 22, 1874[5].
  • Thomas Brunner is buried at Wakapuaka Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Brunner held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Thomas Brunner held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Brunner worked as an explorer[6].
  • Thomas Brunner's professions included surveyor[7].
  • Thomas Brunner was employed by New Zealand Company[13].
  • Thomas Brunner received the prize[14].
  • Thomas Brunner is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Brunner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Brunner's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Brunner[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Thomas Brunner's family name is recorded as Brunner[19].
  • Thomas Brunner's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Brunner's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Thomas Brunner[21].
  • Thomas Brunner's Commons gallery is recorded as Thomas Brunner[22].
  • Thomas Brunner's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Thomas Brunner's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[24].
  • Thomas Brunner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Thomas Brunner's different from is recorded as Thomas Brunner[26].
  • Thomas Brunner's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Oxford[2], Thomas Brunner… Recorded date of birth include August 22, 1821[3] and January 1, 1822[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and surveyor[7]. Thomas Brunner was employed by New Zealand Company[13].

Recognition

Thomas Brunner received the prize[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brunner died on April 22, 1874[5]. He died in Nelson[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18]. He is buried at Wakapuaka Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Brunner include Lake Brunner / Moana[28], a lake[29], in New Zealand[30].

Why It Matters

Thomas Brunner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Lake Brunner / Moana[28], a lake[29], in New Zealand[30].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brunner born?

Thomas Brunner was born in Oxford[2].

Where did Thomas Brunner die?

Thomas Brunner died in Nelson[4].

What did Thomas Brunner do for work?

Thomas Brunner worked as explorer[6] and surveyor[7].

What awards did Thomas Brunner receive?

Honors received include prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. Retrieved . archway.archives.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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