Thomas Collins

American planter and politician (1732-1789)
Person human Q1644625
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Thomas Collins

Summary

Thomas Collins is a human[1]. Born in Smyrna[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1732[3]. He passed away in Smyrna[4]. He died on March 29, 1789[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Smyrna[2], Thomas Collins…
  • Thomas Collins passed away in Smyrna[4].
  • Thomas Collins was born on January 1, 1732[3].
  • Thomas Collins died on March 29, 1789[5].
  • Thomas Collins is buried at Saint Peter's Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Collins held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Collins's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Thomas Collins's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Collins's professions included judge[8].
  • Thomas Collins held the position of Governor of Delaware[12].
  • Thomas Collins held the position of member of the Delaware State Senate[13].
  • Thomas Collins held the position of member of the Delaware House of Representatives[14].
  • Thomas Collins is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Collins's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Collins's residence is recorded as Smyrna[17].
  • Thomas Collins's family name is recorded as Collins[18].
  • Thomas Collins's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Collins's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20].
  • Thomas Collins's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/thomas-collins/[21].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Collins was born in Smyrna[2]. He was born on January 1, 1732[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of Delaware[12], a governor[22], in United States[23], founded in 1777[24]; member of the Delaware State Senate[13]; and member of the Delaware House of Representatives[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Collins died on March 29, 1789[5]. He died in Smyrna[4]. He is buried at Saint Peter's Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Collins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Collins born?

Thomas Collins was born in Smyrna[2].

Where did Thomas Collins die?

Thomas Collins passed away in Smyrna[4].

What did Thomas Collins do for work?

Thomas Collins worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . 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
  3. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Governor of Delaware, member of the Delaware State Senate, member of the Delaware House of Representatives
    Occupation lawyer, politician, judge
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of burial Saint Peter's Cemetery
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