Thomas Earnshaw

British watchmaker (1749-1829)
Person human Q2423581
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Thomas Earnshaw

Summary

Thomas Earnshaw is a human[1]. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1749[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 1, 1829[5]. He worked as a watchmaker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ashton-under-Lyne[2], Thomas Earnshaw…
  • Thomas Earnshaw passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Earnshaw was born on February 4, 1749[3].
  • Thomas Earnshaw died on March 1, 1829[5].
  • Thomas Earnshaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Thomas Earnshaw held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Thomas Earnshaw worked as a watchmaker[6].
  • Thomas Earnshaw is recorded as male[10].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Earnshaw[12].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's family name is recorded as Earnshaw[13].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's given name is recorded as Thomas[14].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's has works in the collection is recorded as British Museum[16].
  • Thomas Earnshaw's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ashton-under-Lyne[2], Thomas Earnshaw… he was born on February 4, 1749[3].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Earnshaw worked as a watchmaker[6].

Death and Burial

Thomas Earnshaw died on March 1, 1829[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Earnshaw include Earnshaw Glacier[18], a glacier[19].

Why It Matters

Thomas Earnshaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

Entities named for him include Earnshaw Glacier[18], a glacier[19].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Earnshaw born?

Thomas Earnshaw was born in Ashton-under-Lyne[2].

Where did Thomas Earnshaw die?

Thomas Earnshaw passed away in London[4].

What did Thomas Earnshaw do for work?

Thomas Earnshaw worked as watchmaker[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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