Thomas Foley

Royal Navy admiral (1757-1833)
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Thomas Foley

Summary

Thomas Foley is a human[1]. He was born in Ridgeway[2]. He was born on January 1, 1757[3]. He died in Carmarthenshire[4]. He died on January 9, 1833[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Foley's place of birth was Ridgeway[2].
  • Thomas Foley passed away in Carmarthenshire[4].
  • Thomas Foley was born on January 1, 1757[3].
  • Thomas Foley died on January 9, 1833[5].
  • Thomas Foley died on January 1, 1833[8].
  • Thomas Foley's father was John Foley[9].
  • Thomas Foley was married to Lucy Anne FitzGerald[10].
  • Thomas Foley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Thomas Foley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Foley worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Thomas Foley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Thomas Foley received the Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Thomas Foley is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Foley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Foley's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • Thomas Foley's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Foley[18].
  • Thomas Foley's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • Thomas Foley's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[20].
  • Thomas Foley's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[21].
  • Thomas Foley's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[22].
  • Thomas Foley was part of the conflict French Revolutionary Wars[23].
  • Thomas Foley was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[24].
  • Thomas Foley was part of the conflict Battle of Cape St. Vincent[25].
  • Thomas Foley was part of the conflict Battle of the Nile[26].
  • Thomas Foley was part of the conflict Battle of Copenhagen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Foley's place of birth was Ridgeway[2]. He was born on January 1, 1757[3]. His father was John Foley[9].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Foley's professions included naval officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom[14], a military position[31].

Personal Life

Thomas Foley was married to Lucy Anne FitzGerald[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 9, 1833[5] and January 1, 1833[8]. Thomas Foley passed away in Carmarthenshire[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Foley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Foley born?

Thomas Foley was born in Ridgeway[2].

Where did Thomas Foley die?

Thomas Foley passed away in Carmarthenshire[4].

Who were Thomas Foley's parents?

Thomas Foley's father was John Foley[9].

Who was Thomas Foley married to?

Thomas Foley's spouses include Lucy Anne FitzGerald[10].

What did Thomas Foley do for work?

Thomas Foley worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did Thomas Foley receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13] and Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Melderick · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict French Revolutionary Wars, American Revolutionary War, Battle of Cape St. Vincent +3
    Given name Thomas
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Military, police or special rank admiral, vice admiral, rear admiral +1
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7929]]: p=thomas;n=foley;oc=1"
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