Thomas Grubb

Irish engineer and telescope builder (1800–1878)
Person human Q7790238
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Thomas Grubb

Summary

Thomas Grubb is a human[1]. Born in Waterford[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1800[3]. He died in Rathmines[4]. He died on September 19, 1878[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and lens designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Grubb's place of birth was Waterford[2].
  • Thomas Grubb died in Rathmines[4].
  • Thomas Grubb was born on August 4, 1800[3].
  • Thomas Grubb died on September 19, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Jerome Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Grubb's father was William Grubb[10].
  • Thomas Grubb's mother was Eleanor Fayle[11].
  • Thomas Grubb was married to Sarah Palmer[12].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Howard Grubb[13].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Annabella Grubb[14].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Ellen Grubb[15].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Mary Anne Grubb[16].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Henry Thomas Grubb[17].
  • A child of Thomas Grubb was Alfred Grubb[18].
  • Thomas Grubb held citizenship in Ireland[19].
  • Thomas Grubb's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Thomas Grubb worked as a lens designer[7].
  • Thomas Grubb received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • Thomas Grubb was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Thomas Grubb is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Grubb's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Grubb's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Grubb[24].
  • Thomas Grubb's family name is recorded as Grubb[25].
  • Thomas Grubb's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Grubb's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Waterford[2], Thomas Grubb… he was born on August 4, 1800[3]. His father was William Grubb[10]. His mother was Eleanor Fayle[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and lens designer[7].

Recognition

Thomas Grubb received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Grubb's spouses was Sarah Palmer[12]. Children include Howard Grubb[13], an astronomer[28], 1844–1931[29], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[30], specialised in optical instrument[31]; Annabella Grubb[14]; Ellen Grubb[15]; Mary Anne Grubb[16]; Henry Thomas Grubb[17], 1833–1902[32]; and Alfred Grubb[18].

Death and Burial

Thomas Grubb died on September 19, 1878[5]. He died in Rathmines[4]. He is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Grubb include Grubb Glacier[33], a glacier[34].

Why It Matters

Thomas Grubb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

Entities named for him include Grubb Glacier[33], a glacier[34].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Grubb born?

Born in Waterford[2], Thomas Grubb…

Where did Thomas Grubb die?

Thomas Grubb died in Rathmines[4].

Who were Thomas Grubb's parents?

Thomas Grubb's father was William Grubb[10]. Thomas Grubb's mother was Eleanor Fayle[11].

Who was Thomas Grubb married to?

Thomas Grubb's spouses include Sarah Palmer[12].

What did Thomas Grubb do for work?

Thomas Grubb worked as astronomer[6] and lens designer[7].

What awards did Thomas Grubb receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, lens designer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32152|batch #32152]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (34)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Waterford
    Country of citizenship Ireland
    Occupation
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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