Thomas Francklin

British academic and writer (1721–1784)
Person human Q7789786
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Thomas Francklin

Summary

Thomas Francklin is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1721[3]. He died on March 15, 1784[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and Christian minister[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas Francklin…
  • Thomas Francklin was born on January 1, 1721[3].
  • Thomas Francklin died on March 15, 1784[4].
  • Thomas Francklin's father was Richard Francklin[10].
  • A child of Thomas Francklin was William Francklin[11].
  • Thomas Francklin's professions included journalist[5].
  • Thomas Francklin worked as a translator[6].
  • Thomas Francklin's professions included writer[7].
  • Thomas Francklin's professions included playwright[8].
  • Thomas Francklin's professions included Christian minister[9].
  • Thomas Francklin's professions included university teacher[12].
  • Thomas Francklin's field of work was drama[13].
  • Thomas Francklin's field of work was translations from Greek[14].
  • Thomas Francklin was educated at Trinity College[15].
  • Thomas Francklin's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[16].
  • Thomas Francklin is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Francklin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Francklin's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Francklin[19].
  • Thomas Francklin's family name is recorded as Francklin[20].
  • Thomas Francklin's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Francklin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Thomas Francklin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Thomas Francklin's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Francklin's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1721[3]. His father was Richard Francklin[10].

Education

Thomas Francklin's education included a stint at Trinity College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5], translator[6], writer[7], playwright[8], Christian minister[9], and university teacher[12]. Fields of work include drama[13], a literary mode[25] and translations from Greek[14].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas Francklin was William Francklin[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[16].

Death and Burial

Thomas Francklin died on March 15, 1784[4].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Francklin born?

Thomas Francklin was born in London[2].

Who were Thomas Francklin's parents?

Thomas Francklin's father was Richard Francklin[10].

What did Thomas Francklin do for work?

Thomas Francklin worked as journalist[5], translator[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and Christian minister[9].

Where did Thomas Francklin go to school?

Thomas Francklin was educated at Trinity College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, translator, writer +3
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01329826
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    Sex or gender male
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