Thomas Cullinan

South African businessman (1862-1936)
Person human Q635696
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Thomas Cullinan

Summary

Thomas Cullinan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cape Colony[2]. He was born on February 12, 1862[3]. He passed away in Johannesburg[4]. He died on August 23, 1936[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], politician[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Cullinan was born in Cape Colony[2].
  • Thomas Cullinan passed away in Johannesburg[4].
  • Thomas Cullinan was born on February 12, 1862[3].
  • Thomas Cullinan died on August 23, 1936[5].
  • Thomas Cullinan held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • Thomas Cullinan's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Thomas Cullinan's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Cullinan worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Thomas Cullinan received the Knight Bachelor[11].
  • Thomas Cullinan is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas Cullinan's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Thomas Cullinan's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Cullinan (diamond magnate)[14].
  • Thomas Cullinan's family name is recorded as Cullinan[15].
  • Thomas Cullinan's given name is recorded as Thomas[16].
  • Thomas Cullinan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Cullinan was born in Cape Colony[2]. He was born on February 12, 1862[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], politician[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Thomas Cullinan received the Knight Bachelor[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Cullinan died on August 23, 1936[5]. He died in Johannesburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Cullinan include Cullinan Diamond[18], a rough diamond[19].

Why It Matters

Thomas Cullinan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

Entities named for him include Cullinan Diamond[18], a rough diamond[19].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Cullinan born?

Thomas Cullinan's place of birth was Cape Colony[2].

Where did Thomas Cullinan die?

Thomas Cullinan died in Johannesburg[4].

What did Thomas Cullinan do for work?

Thomas Cullinan worked as entrepreneur[6], politician[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Thomas Cullinan receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . 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. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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