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Thomas Gates

Governor of Jamestown, in the English colony of Virginia
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Thomas Gates

Summary

Thomas Gates is a human[1]. His place of birth was England[2]. He was born on 1585[3]. He died on 1621[4]. He worked as a civil servant[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Gates was born in England[2].
  • Thomas Gates was born on 1585[3].
  • Thomas Gates died on 1621[4].
  • Thomas Gates held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Thomas Gates's professions included civil servant[5].
  • Thomas Gates's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Gates is recorded as male[8].
  • Thomas Gates's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • Thomas Gates's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Gates (governor)[10].
  • Thomas Gates's family name is recorded as Gates[11].
  • Thomas Gates's given name is recorded as Thomas[12].
  • Thomas Gates's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Gates was born in England[2]. He was born on 1585[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[5] and politician[6].

Death and Burial

Thomas Gates died on 1621[4].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Gates born?

Born in England[2], Thomas Gates…

What did Thomas Gates do for work?

Thomas Gates worked as civil servant[5] and politician[6].

Related Entities

England United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Steveprutz · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → —
    Instance of → human
    Family name → Gates
    Coat of arms image → Coat of Arms of Thomas Gates.svg
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: SirThomasGates.jpg"
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