Thomas Clarkson

English abolitionist (1760-1846)
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Thomas Clarkson
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Thomas Clarkson

Summary

Thomas Clarkson is a human[1]. He was born in Wisbech[2]. He was born on March 28, 1760[3]. He died in Playford Hall[4]. He died on September 26, 1846[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], and abolitionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Clarkson's place of birth was Wisbech[2].
  • Thomas Clarkson passed away in Playford Hall[4].
  • Thomas Clarkson was born on March 28, 1760[3].
  • Thomas Clarkson died on September 26, 1846[5].
  • Burial took place at Suffolk[10].
  • Among Thomas Clarkson's spouses was Catherine Clarkson[11].
  • Thomas Clarkson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Clarkson's professions included writer[6].
  • Thomas Clarkson worked as a politician[7].
  • Thomas Clarkson's professions included abolitionist[8].
  • Thomas Clarkson's education included a stint at St John's College[13].
  • Thomas Clarkson's education included a stint at St Paul's School[14].
  • Thomas Clarkson's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
  • Thomas Clarkson is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Clarkson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Clarkson's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Clarkson[18].
  • Thomas Clarkson's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[19].
  • Thomas Clarkson's family name is recorded as Clarkson[20].
  • Thomas Clarkson's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Clarkson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Thomas Clarkson[22].
  • Thomas Clarkson's Commons gallery is recorded as Thomas Clarkson[23].
  • Thomas Clarkson's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Clarkson[24].
  • Thomas Clarkson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Thomas Clarkson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Thomas Clarkson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wisbech[2], Thomas Clarkson… he was born on March 28, 1760[3].

Education

Educated at St John's College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and St Paul's School[14], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1509[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], and abolitionist[8].

Personal Life

Thomas Clarkson was married to Catherine Clarkson[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Clarkson died on September 26, 1846[5]. He died in Playford Hall[4]. Burial took place at Suffolk[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Clarkson include Clarkson Frederick Stanfield[35], a painter[36], 1793–1867[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38].

Why It Matters

Thomas Clarkson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Clarkson Frederick Stanfield[35], a painter[36], 1793–1867[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Clarkson born?

Thomas Clarkson's place of birth was Wisbech[2].

Where did Thomas Clarkson die?

Thomas Clarkson died in Playford Hall[4].

Who was Thomas Clarkson married to?

Thomas Clarkson's spouses include Catherine Clarkson[11].

What did Thomas Clarkson do for work?

Thomas Clarkson worked as writer[6], politician[7], and abolitionist[8].

Where did Thomas Clarkson go to school?

Thomas Clarkson was educated at St John's College[13] and St Paul's School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . National Heritage List for England. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, politician, abolitionist
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Archives at National Library of Wales
    Educated at St John's College, St Paul's School
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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