Thomas Francis Wade

Summary

Thomas Francis Wade is a human^[1]. His place of birth was London^[2]. He was born on August 25, 1818^[3]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4]. He died on July 31, 1895^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], diplomat^[7], and sinologist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], Thomas Francis Wade…
• Thomas Francis Wade died in Cambridge^[4].
• Thomas Francis Wade was born on August 25, 1818^[3].
• Thomas Francis Wade died on July 31, 1895^[5].
• Among Thomas Francis Wade's spouses was Amelia Herschel^[10].
• A child of Thomas Francis Wade was Harry Amyas Leigh Herschel Wade^[11].
• Thomas Francis Wade held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• English was Thomas Francis Wade's native language^[13].
• Thomas Francis Wade worked as a linguist^[6].
• Thomas Francis Wade worked as a diplomat^[7].
• Thomas Francis Wade's professions included sinologist^[8].
• Thomas Francis Wade held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Chinese Empire^[14].
• Among Thomas Francis Wade's employers was University of Cambridge^[15].
• Thomas Francis Wade was employed by Foreign Office^[16].
• Thomas Francis Wade's education included a stint at Trinity College^[17].
• Thomas Francis Wade was educated at Harrow School^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas Francis Wade is Wade-Giles^[19].
• Thomas Francis Wade received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[20].
• Thomas Francis Wade received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21].
• Thomas Francis Wade was a member of Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland^[22].
• Thomas Francis Wade is recorded as male^[23].
• Thomas Francis Wade's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Thomas Francis Wade's military branch is recorded as British Army^[25].
• Thomas Francis Wade's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Francis Wade^[26].
• Thomas Francis Wade's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Francis Wade was born in London^[2]. He was born on August 25, 1818^[3]. English was his native language^[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College^[17], a college of the University of Cambridge^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1546^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31] and Harrow School^[18], a public school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1572^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], diplomat^[7], and sinologist^[8]. Employers include University of Cambridge^[15], a collegiate university^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1209^[37], headquartered in Cambridge^[38] and Foreign Office^[16], a department of the United Kingdom Government^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1782^[41]. Thomas Francis Wade held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Chinese Empire^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Francis Wade is Wade-Giles^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[20], a grade of an order^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1815^[44] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21], a grade of an order^[45], in United Kingdom^[46].

Personal Life

Thomas Francis Wade was married to Amelia Herschel^[10]. A child of him was Harry Amyas Leigh Herschel Wade^[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Francis Wade died on July 31, 1895^[5]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Francis Wade ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

He is credited with the discovery of Wade-Giles^[49], a romanisation system^[50].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Francis Wade born?

Thomas Francis Wade's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did Thomas Francis Wade die?

Thomas Francis Wade passed away in Cambridge^[4].

Who was Thomas Francis Wade married to?

Thomas Francis Wade's spouses include Amelia Herschel^[10].

What did Thomas Francis Wade do for work?

Thomas Francis Wade worked as linguist^[6], diplomat^[7], and sinologist^[8].

Where did Thomas Francis Wade go to school?

Thomas Francis Wade was educated at Trinity College^[17] and Harrow School^[18].

What awards did Thomas Francis Wade receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[20] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21].

What did Thomas Francis Wade discover?

Thomas Francis Wade is credited as discoverer of Wade-Giles^[49].