Thomas Dick

British astronomer
Person human Q3525055
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Thomas Dick

Summary

Thomas Dick is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dundee[2]. He was born on November 24, 1774[3]. He passed away in Broughty Ferry[4]. He died on July 29, 1857[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Dick was born in Dundee[2].
  • Thomas Dick passed away in Broughty Ferry[4].
  • Thomas Dick was born on November 24, 1774[3].
  • Thomas Dick died on July 29, 1857[5].
  • Thomas Dick held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Thomas Dick held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Thomas Dick's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Thomas Dick's professions included theologian[7].
  • Thomas Dick's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Thomas Dick is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas Dick's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Thomas Dick's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Dick (scientist)[14].
  • Thomas Dick's family name is recorded as Dick[15].
  • Thomas Dick's given name is recorded as Thomas[16].
  • Thomas Dick's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Thomas Dick's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Thomas Dick's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Thomas Dick's Commons Creator page is recorded as Thomas Dick (scientist)[20].
  • Thomas Dick's different from is recorded as Thomas Dick[21].
  • Thomas Dick's different from is recorded as Thomas Dick[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Dick's place of birth was Dundee[2]. He was born on November 24, 1774[3].

Education

Thomas Dick was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and theologian[7].

Death and Burial

Thomas Dick died on July 29, 1857[5]. He passed away in Broughty Ferry[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Dick include 9855 Thomasdick[23], an asteroid[24].

Why It Matters

Thomas Dick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include 9855 Thomasdick[23], an asteroid[24].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Dick born?

Born in Dundee[2], Thomas Dick…

Where did Thomas Dick die?

Thomas Dick died in Broughty Ferry[4].

What did Thomas Dick do for work?

Thomas Dick worked as astronomer[6] and theologian[7].

Where did Thomas Dick go to school?

Thomas Dick was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . 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. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, theologian
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at
    Family name Dick
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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