Thomas Dunn English

American state and federal politician (1819-1902)
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Thomas Dunn English
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Thomas Dunn English

Summary

Thomas Dunn English is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on June 29, 1819[3]. He died in Newark[4]. He died on April 1, 1902[5]. He worked as a politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Dunn English was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Thomas Dunn English died in Newark[4].
  • Thomas Dunn English was born on June 29, 1819[3].
  • Thomas Dunn English was born on 1819[12].
  • Thomas Dunn English died on April 1, 1902[5].
  • Thomas Dunn English died on 1902[13].
  • Thomas Dunn English is buried at Fairmount Cemetery[14].
  • Thomas Dunn English held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included playwright[7].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included journalist[10].
  • Thomas Dunn English held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Thomas Dunn English held the position of Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[17].
  • Thomas Dunn English's education included a stint at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Dunn English is Ben Bolt[19].
  • Thomas Dunn English is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Dunn English's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Dunn English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Thomas Dunn English's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Dunn English[23].
  • Thomas Dunn English's family name is recorded as English[24].
  • Thomas Dunn English's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Dunn English's work location is recorded as Trenton[26].
  • Thomas Dunn English's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Dunn English's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 29, 1819[3] and 1819[12].

Education

Thomas Dunn English was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[17], a position[30], in United States[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Dunn English is Ben Bolt[19].

Personal Life

Thomas Dunn English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 1, 1902[5] and 1902[13]. Thomas Dunn English passed away in Newark[4]. He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Thomas Dunn English ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Dunn English born?

Thomas Dunn English was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Thomas Dunn English die?

Thomas Dunn English passed away in Newark[4].

What did Thomas Dunn English do for work?

Thomas Dunn English worked as politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Thomas Dunn English go to school?

Thomas Dunn English was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
    Place of burial Fairmount Cemetery
    Described by source Library of the World's Best Literature
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