Thomas Guthrie

Scottish social reformer and founding father of the Free Church of Scotland (1803-1873)
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Thomas Guthrie

Summary

Thomas Guthrie is a human[1]. He was born in Brechin[2]. He was born on July 12, 1803[3]. He passed away in St Leonards[4]. He died on February 24, 1873[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brechin[2], Thomas Guthrie…
  • Thomas Guthrie passed away in St Leonards[4].
  • Thomas Guthrie was born on July 12, 1803[3].
  • Thomas Guthrie died on February 24, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[8].
  • Thomas Guthrie's father was David Guthrie[9].
  • Thomas Guthrie's mother was Clementina Cay[10].
  • Among Thomas Guthrie's spouses was Anne Burns[11].
  • A child of Thomas Guthrie was Annie Guthrie[12].
  • A child of Thomas Guthrie was David Kelly Guthrie[13].
  • A child of Thomas Guthrie was Alexander Guthrie[14].
  • A child of Thomas Guthrie was Charles John Guthrie, Lord Guthrie[15].
  • Thomas Guthrie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Thomas Guthrie worked as a writer[6].
  • Thomas Guthrie was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Thomas Guthrie was educated at Brechin High School[18].
  • Thomas Guthrie was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • Thomas Guthrie's religion is recorded as Protestant church[20].
  • Thomas Guthrie is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Guthrie's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Guthrie's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Guthrie[23].
  • Thomas Guthrie's family name is recorded as Guthrie[24].
  • Thomas Guthrie's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Guthrie's depicted by is recorded as Rev. Thomas Guthrie, 1803 - 1873. Preacher and philanthropist (With his children, Patrick and Anne, fishing on Lochlee)[26].
  • Thomas Guthrie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Guthrie's place of birth was Brechin[2]. He was born on July 12, 1803[3]. His father was David Guthrie[9]. His mother was Clementina Cay[10].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Brechin High School[18], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1429[34].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Guthrie's professions included writer[6].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Guthrie's spouses was Anne Burns[11]. Children include Annie Guthrie[12], 1841–1922[35]; David Kelly Guthrie[13], a Christian minister[36], 1831–1896[37]; Alexander Guthrie[14], 1846–1934[38]; and Charles John Guthrie, Lord Guthrie[15], a barrister[39], 1849–1920[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[20].

Death and Burial

Thomas Guthrie died on February 24, 1873[5]. He passed away in St Leonards[4]. Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Guthrie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Guthrie born?

Thomas Guthrie's place of birth was Brechin[2].

Where did Thomas Guthrie die?

Thomas Guthrie died in St Leonards[4].

Who were Thomas Guthrie's parents?

Thomas Guthrie's father was David Guthrie[9]. Thomas Guthrie's mother was Clementina Cay[10].

Who was Thomas Guthrie married to?

Thomas Guthrie's spouses include Anne Burns[11].

What did Thomas Guthrie do for work?

Thomas Guthrie worked as writer[6].

Where did Thomas Guthrie go to school?

Thomas Guthrie was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and Brechin High School[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . electricscotland.com. electricscotland.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer
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  2. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Protestant church
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