Thomas H. Eliot

American politician (1907–1991)
Person human Q1116034
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Summary

Thomas H. Eliot was born on June 14, 1907[1], in Cambridge[2]. He died on October 14, 1991[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and political scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Samuel Atkins Eliot[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Field of work: law[14], political activity[15], political science[16]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[17]
  • Employer: Washington University in St. Louis[18]
  • Educated at: Harvard Law School[19], Harvard University[20]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Party[23]
  • Commons category: Thomas H. Eliot[24]
  • Family name: Eliot[25]
  • Given name: Thomas[26]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: Thomas H. Eliot[29]
  • Sibling: Samuel Atkins Eliot, Jr.[30], Theodore Lyman Eliot[31], Rosamond Eliot[32], Charles W. Eliot II[33]

Why It Matters

Thomas H. Eliot has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Thomas H. Eliot born?

Thomas H. Eliot's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Where did Thomas H. Eliot die?

Thomas H. Eliot passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Thomas H. Eliot's parents?

Thomas H. Eliot's father was Samuel Atkins Eliot[12].

What did Thomas H. Eliot do for work?

Thomas H. Eliot worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and political scientist[9].

Where did Thomas H. Eliot go to school?

Thomas H. Eliot was educated at Harvard Law School[19] and Harvard University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Animalparty · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Samuel Atkins Eliot, Jr., Theodore Lyman Eliot, Rosamond Eliot +1
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'azb', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'he', 'ru']
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  2. 4w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nl cr aut id → jo20261308892
    Field of work → law, political activity, political science
    Occupation → politician, university teacher, lawyer +2
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, university teacher, lawyer +2
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  4. 24w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Harvard Law School, Harvard University
    Member of → —
    Place of death → Cambridge
    Prabook id → 625347, 1850633
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