Thomas Falkner

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Thomas Falkner

Summary

Thomas Falkner is a human[1]. Born in Manchester[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1702[3]. He died in Shropshire[4]. He died on January 30, 1784[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Falkner was born in Manchester[2].
  • Thomas Falkner died in Shropshire[4].
  • Thomas Falkner was born on October 6, 1702[3].
  • Thomas Falkner was born on October 6, 1707[10].
  • Thomas Falkner died on January 30, 1784[5].
  • Thomas Falkner held citizenship in England[11].
  • Thomas Falkner worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Thomas Falkner's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Thomas Falkner worked as a writer[8].
  • Thomas Falkner's education included a stint at The Manchester Grammar School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Falkner is A description of Patagonia, and the adjoining parts of South America[13].
  • Thomas Falkner's religion is recorded as Roman Catholic[14].
  • Thomas Falkner is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Falkner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Falkner's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Falkner[17].
  • Thomas Falkner's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[18].
  • Thomas Falkner's family name is recorded as Falkner[19].
  • Thomas Falkner's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Falkner's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21].
  • Thomas Falkner's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Thomas Falkner's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[23].
  • Thomas Falkner's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[24].
  • Thomas Falkner's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Thomas Falkner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Falkner's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Thomas Falkner'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manchester[2], Thomas Falkner… Recorded date of birth include October 6, 1702[3] and October 6, 1707[10].

Education

Thomas Falkner's education included a stint at The Manchester Grammar School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Falkner is A description of Patagonia, and the adjoining parts of South America[13].

Personal Life

Thomas Falkner's religion is recorded as Roman Catholic[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Falkner died on January 30, 1784[5]. He passed away in Shropshire[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Falkner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Falkner born?

Born in Manchester[2], Thomas Falkner…

Where did Thomas Falkner die?

Thomas Falkner passed away in Shropshire[4].

What did Thomas Falkner do for work?

Thomas Falkner worked as anthropologist[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8].

Where did Thomas Falkner go to school?

Thomas Falkner was educated at The Manchester Grammar School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Catholic Encyclopedia +2
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  2. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, Catholic priest, writer
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  3. 6d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 1587
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  4. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at The Manchester Grammar School
    Country of citizenship England
    Given name Thomas
    Cantic id 981061105754006706
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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