Thomas Gale
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Summary
Thomas Gale was born on January 1, 1635[1], in Scruton[2]. He died on April 8, 1702[3], in York[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], mythographer[7], Anglican priest[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1636[11]
- Date of death: April 7, 1702[12]
- Place of burial: York Minster[13]
- Child: Roger Gale[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[15]
- Occupation: philologist[16], dean[17]
- Position held: Dean of York[18], rector[19]
- Educated at: Trinity College[20], Westminster School[21]
- Notable work: Rhetores selecti[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Gale[26]
- Given name: Thomas[27]
- Depicted by: Thomas Gale[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32]
- Different from: Thomas Gale[33]
Why It Matters
Thomas Gale is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Gale born?
Thomas Gale's place of birth was Scruton[2].
Where did Thomas Gale die?
Thomas Gale passed away in York[4].
What did Thomas Gale do for work?
Thomas Gale worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], mythographer[7], Anglican priest[8], and historian[9].
Where did Thomas Gale go to school?
Thomas Gale was educated at Trinity College[20] and Westminster School[21].
What awards did Thomas Gale receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].