Thomas Hancock

English manufacturing engineer in the rubber industry (1786-1865)
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Thomas Hancock

Summary

Thomas Hancock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marlborough[2]. He was born on May 8, 1786[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 26, 1865[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hancock's place of birth was Marlborough[2].
  • Thomas Hancock died in London[4].
  • Thomas Hancock was born on May 8, 1786[3].
  • Thomas Hancock died on March 26, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Hancock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Thomas Hancock's professions included inventor[6].
  • Thomas Hancock's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Thomas Hancock is recorded as male[11].
  • Thomas Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Thomas Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock[13].
  • Thomas Hancock's given name is recorded as Thomas[14].
  • Thomas Hancock's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Hancock's place of birth was Marlborough[2]. He was born on May 8, 1786[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and businessperson[7].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hancock died on March 26, 1865[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hancock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hancock born?

Born in Marlborough[2], Thomas Hancock…

Where did Thomas Hancock die?

Thomas Hancock died in London[4].

What did Thomas Hancock do for work?

Thomas Hancock worked as inventor[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Marlborough
    Given name Thomas
    Occupation
    Family name Hancock
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