Thomas Harrison Garrett

1849–1888, Baltimore, Maryland collector
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Summary

Thomas Harrison Garrett was born on January 1, 1848[1], in Baltimore[2]. He died on January 1, 1888[3], in Baltimore[4]. He worked as a banker[5], collector[6], print collector[7], book collector[8], and numismatist[9]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Chesapeake Bay[11]
  • Date of birth: February 11, 1849[12], February 11, 1848[13]
  • Date of death: June 7, 1888[14], June 17, 1888[15]
  • Place of burial: Green Mount Cemetery[16]
  • Father: John W. Garrett[17]
  • Child: John W. Garrett[18], Robert Garrett[19]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[20]
  • Educated at: Princeton University[21]
  • Member of: Maryland Center for History and Culture[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Archives at: American Numismatic Society[24]
  • Cause of death: drowning[25]
  • Residence: Evergreen Museum & Library[26]
  • Family name: Garrett (surname)[27]
  • Given name: Thomas[28], Harrison[29]
  • Work location: Baltimore[30]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[31]
  • Owner of: Evergreen Museum & Library[32]
  • Sibling: Mary Elizabeth Garrett[33]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[34]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Harrison Garrett born?

Thomas Harrison Garrett's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Where did Thomas Harrison Garrett die?

Thomas Harrison Garrett died in Baltimore[4].

Who were Thomas Harrison Garrett's parents?

Thomas Harrison Garrett's father was John W. Garrett[17].

What did Thomas Harrison Garrett do for work?

Thomas Harrison Garrett worked as a banker[5], collector[6], print collector[7], book collector[8], and numismatist[9].

Where did Thomas Harrison Garrett go to school?

Thomas Harrison Garrett was educated at Princeton University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Internet Archive. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [23] ↑ . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . Newspapers.com. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . npgallery.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Internet Archive. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . nnp.wustl.edu. Retrieved . nnp.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . nnp.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. Retrieved . nnp.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . Newspapers.com. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . ARCHER. Retrieved . numismatics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . nnp.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . npgallery.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. wikidata.org.
  24. [14] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . nnp.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . npgallery.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Fast id → 329936
    Owner of → Evergreen Museum & Library
    Isni → 0000000035500911
    Child → John W. Garrett, Robert Garrett
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