Thomas F. Torrance

Protestant theologian (1913–2007)
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Summary

Thomas F. Torrance was born on August 30, 1913[1], in Chengdu[2]. He died on December 2, 2007[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Child: Iain Richard Torrance[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Field of work: theology[10]
  • Position held: chaplain[11]
  • Employer: University of Edinburgh[12]
  • Educated at: University of Oxford[13], University of Edinburgh[14], University of Basel[15]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[16], Templeton Prize[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Torrance family[20]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Family name: Torrance[23]
  • Given name: Thomas[24]
  • Official website: http://www.tftorrance.org/[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Sibling: J. B. Torrance[27]

Why It Matters

Thomas F. Torrance has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas F. Torrance born?

Thomas F. Torrance's place of birth was Chengdu[2].

Where did Thomas F. Torrance die?

Thomas F. Torrance died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Thomas F. Torrance do for work?

Thomas F. Torrance worked as a theologian[5] and writer[6].

Where did Thomas F. Torrance go to school?

Thomas F. Torrance was educated at University of Oxford[13], University of Edinburgh[14], and University of Basel[15].

What awards did Thomas F. Torrance receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[16], Templeton Prize[17], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

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  3. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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