Thomas Charles Scanlen

Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (1834-1912)
Person human Q7788352
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Thomas Charles Scanlen

Summary

Thomas Charles Scanlen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on July 9, 1834[3]. He died in Harare[4]. He died on December 15, 1912[5]. He worked as an administrator of the government[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's place of birth was Albany[2].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen passed away in Harare[4].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen was born on July 9, 1834[3].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen died on December 15, 1912[5].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's father was Charles Pakenham Scanlen[9].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen was married to Sarah Dennison[10].
  • A child of Thomas Charles Scanlen was Olive Gertrude Fairbridge Scanlen[11].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen held citizenship in South Africa[12].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen worked as an administrator of the government[6].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen worked as a politician[7].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[13].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen held the position of member of the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope[14].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Scanlen[18].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's family name is recorded as Scanlen[19].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Charles Scanlen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Charles Scanlen's place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on July 9, 1834[3]. His father was Charles Pakenham Scanlen[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include administrator of the government[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[13], a public office[22], founded in 1872[23] and member of the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope[14].

Recognition

Thomas Charles Scanlen received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Charles Scanlen's spouses was Sarah Dennison[10]. A child of him was Olive Gertrude Fairbridge Scanlen[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Charles Scanlen died on December 15, 1912[5]. He passed away in Harare[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Charles Scanlen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Charles Scanlen born?

Thomas Charles Scanlen's place of birth was Albany[2].

Where did Thomas Charles Scanlen die?

Thomas Charles Scanlen passed away in Harare[4].

Who were Thomas Charles Scanlen's parents?

Thomas Charles Scanlen's father was Charles Pakenham Scanlen[9].

Who was Thomas Charles Scanlen married to?

Thomas Charles Scanlen's spouses include Sarah Dennison[10].

What did Thomas Charles Scanlen do for work?

Thomas Charles Scanlen worked as administrator of the government[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Thomas Charles Scanlen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 26d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Wbis id R69977
    Country of citizenship South Africa
    Father Charles Pakenham Scanlen
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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