Thomas Dolby

English musician, producer, entrepreneur and teacher (born 1958)
Person human Q553790
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Thomas Dolby

Summary

Thomas Dolby is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1958[3]. He worked as a blogger[4], songwriter[5], businessperson[6], singer[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,799 views/month, #6,204 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas Dolby…
  • Thomas Dolby was born on October 14, 1958[3].
  • Thomas Dolby's father was Martin Robertson[10].
  • Thomas Dolby's mother was Theodosia Spring Rice[11].
  • Among Thomas Dolby's spouses was Kathleen Beller[12].
  • Thomas Dolby held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Thomas Dolby worked as a blogger[4].
  • Thomas Dolby's professions included songwriter[5].
  • Thomas Dolby worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Thomas Dolby's professions included singer[7].
  • Thomas Dolby's professions included recording artist[8].
  • Thomas Dolby's professions included composer[14].
  • Thomas Dolby's education included a stint at Westminster School[15].
  • Thomas Dolby was educated at Abingdon School[16].
  • Thomas Dolby is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Dolby's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Dolby's genre is new wave[19].
  • Thomas Dolby's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[20].
  • Thomas Dolby's discography is recorded as Thomas Dolby discography[21].
  • Thomas Dolby's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Dolby[22].
  • Thomas Dolby's voice type is recorded as baritone[23].
  • Thomas Dolby's family name is recorded as Robertson[24].
  • Thomas Dolby's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Dolby's given name is recorded as Morgan[26].
  • Thomas Dolby's pseudonym is recorded as Thomas Dolby[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Dolby's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 14, 1958[3]. His father was Martin Robertson[10]. His mother was Theodosia Spring Rice[11].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[15], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1179[30] and Abingdon School[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1256[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include blogger[4], songwriter[5], businessperson[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and composer[14].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Dolby's spouses was Kathleen Beller[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Dolby ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,799 views/month, #6,204 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Dolby born?

Thomas Dolby's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Thomas Dolby's parents?

Thomas Dolby's father was Martin Robertson[10]. Thomas Dolby's mother was Theodosia Spring Rice[11].

Who was Thomas Dolby married to?

Thomas Dolby's spouses include Kathleen Beller[12].

What did Thomas Dolby do for work?

Thomas Dolby worked as blogger[4], songwriter[5], businessperson[6], singer[7], and recording artist[8].

Where did Thomas Dolby go to school?

Thomas Dolby was educated at Westminster School[15] and Abingdon School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . therangeplace.boards.net. therangeplace.boards.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas, Morgan
    Ted speaker id thomas_dolby
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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