Thomas Hare

British political reformer (1806–1891)
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Thomas Hare
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Thomas Hare

Summary

Thomas Hare is a human[1]. Born in England[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1806[3]. He died on May 6, 1891[4]. He worked as a politician[5], political scientist[6], lawyer[7], court reporter[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hare's place of birth was England[2].
  • Thomas Hare was born on March 28, 1806[3].
  • Thomas Hare died on May 6, 1891[4].
  • Among Thomas Hare's spouses was Eleanor Bowes Benson[11].
  • Among Thomas Hare's spouses was Mary Samson[12].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Lancelot Hare[13].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Alice Westlake[14].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Marian Andrews[15].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Sherlock Hare[16].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Katharine Clayton[17].
  • A child of Thomas Hare was Alfred Richard Hare[18].
  • Thomas Hare held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Thomas Hare's professions included politician[5].
  • Thomas Hare worked as a political scientist[6].
  • Thomas Hare's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Hare's professions included court reporter[8].
  • Thomas Hare's professions included barrister[9].
  • Thomas Hare is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Hare's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Hare was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].
  • Thomas Hare's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Hare[23].
  • Thomas Hare's family name is recorded as Hare[24].
  • Thomas Hare's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Hare's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Hare[26].
  • Thomas Hare's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Hare's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on March 28, 1806[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], political scientist[6], lawyer[7], court reporter[8], and barrister[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eleanor Bowes Benson[11], 1833–1890[28] and Mary Samson[12], 1813–1855[29]. Children include Lancelot Hare[13], a civil servant[30], 1851–1922[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[33]; Alice Westlake[14], a painter[34], 1840–1923[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Marian Andrews[15], a novelist[37], 1839–1929[38]; Sherlock Hare[16], b. 1840[39]; Katharine Clayton[17], 1843–1933[40]; and Alfred Richard Hare[18], 1849–1903[41]. Thomas Hare was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hare died on May 6, 1891[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Hare include Hare quota[42], an electoral system quota[43].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hare ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He is credited with the discovery of Hare quota[46], an electoral system quota[47]. Entities named for him include Hare quota[42], an electoral system quota[43].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hare born?

Thomas Hare's place of birth was England[2].

Who was Thomas Hare married to?

Thomas Hare's spouses include Eleanor Bowes Benson[11] and Mary Samson[12].

What did Thomas Hare do for work?

Thomas Hare worked as politician[5], political scientist[6], lawyer[7], court reporter[8], and barrister[9].

What did Thomas Hare discover?

Thomas Hare is credited as discoverer of Hare quota[46].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, political scientist, lawyer +2
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