Thomas Edward Gordon

Scottish soldier, diplomat and artist (1832-1914)
Person human Q3525083
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Thomas Edward Gordon

Summary

Thomas Edward Gordon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on January 12, 1832[3]. He died in Kensington[4]. He died on January 1, 1914[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], diplomat[7], painter[8], military officer[9], and traveler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Edward Gordon's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon passed away in Kensington[4].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon was born on January 12, 1832[3].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon died on January 1, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon worked as an explorer[6].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's professions included painter[8].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon worked as a military officer[9].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's professions included traveler[10].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's professions included illustrator[14].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's field of work was military service[15].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's field of work was diplomacy[16].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's field of work was travel[17].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's field of work was graphics[18].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Edward Gordon[23].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Edward Gordon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Edward Gordon was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on January 12, 1832[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], diplomat[7], painter[8], military officer[9], traveler[10], and illustrator[14]. Fields of work include military service[15], an activity[28]; diplomacy[16], an academic discipline[29]; travel[17]; and graphics[18], a method[30].

Recognition

Thomas Edward Gordon received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Edward Gordon died on January 1, 1914[5]. He died in Kensington[4]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Edward Gordon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Edward Gordon born?

Thomas Edward Gordon was born in Aberdeen[2].

Where did Thomas Edward Gordon die?

Thomas Edward Gordon passed away in Kensington[4].

What did Thomas Edward Gordon do for work?

Thomas Edward Gordon worked as explorer[6], diplomat[7], painter[8], military officer[9], and traveler[10].

What awards did Thomas Edward Gordon receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Gordon, Thomas Edward. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Thomas
    Field of work military service, diplomacy, travel +1
    Family name Gordon
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