Thomas Burnet
English theologian and writer (1635-1715)
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Summary
Thomas Burnet was born on 1635[1] in Croft-on-Tees[2]. He died on September 27, 1715[3], in London[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: The Charterhouse[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[9], Kingdom of Great Britain[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Position held: Clerk of the Closet[12], Governor of the Charterhouse[13]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Thomas Burnet[16]
- Family name: Burnet[17]
- Given name: Thomas[18]
- Depicted by: Thomas Burnet[19], Thomas Burnet (1635–1715), Master of the Charterhouse, Governor of the Charterhouse from 1685[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], BEIC Digital Library[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Burnet[26]
- Writing language: English[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Burnet include Dorsa Burnet[28], a dorsum[29].
Why It Matters
Thomas Burnet has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Dorsa Burnet[28], a dorsum[29].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Burnet born?
Thomas Burnet was born in Croft-on-Tees[2].
Where did Thomas Burnet die?
Thomas Burnet died in London[4].