Thomas Hincks

British naturalist (1818 – 1899)
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Thomas Hincks

Summary

Thomas Hincks is a human[1]. His place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on January 1, 1818[3]. He died in Clifton[4]. He died on January 25, 1899[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], zoologist[7], and scientific collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hincks was born in Exeter[2].
  • Thomas Hincks died in Clifton[4].
  • Thomas Hincks was born on January 1, 1818[3].
  • Thomas Hincks died on January 25, 1899[5].
  • Thomas Hincks's father was William Hincks[10].
  • Thomas Hincks held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thomas Hincks's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Thomas Hincks's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Thomas Hincks's professions included scientific collector[8].
  • Thomas Hincks's field of work was zoology[12].
  • Thomas Hincks was educated at University of London[13].
  • Thomas Hincks received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Thomas Hincks was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Thomas Hincks is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Hincks's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Hincks's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Hincks[18].
  • Thomas Hincks's family name is recorded as Hincks[19].
  • Thomas Hincks's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Hincks's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[21].
  • Thomas Hincks's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Thomas Hincks's collection items at is recorded as Natural History Museum[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Hincks's place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on January 1, 1818[3]. His father was William Hincks[10].

Education

Thomas Hincks's education included a stint at University of London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], zoologist[7], and scientific collector[8]. Thomas Hincks's field of work was zoology[12].

Recognition

Thomas Hincks received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hincks died on January 25, 1899[5]. He died in Clifton[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hincks ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hincks born?

Thomas Hincks's place of birth was Exeter[2].

Where did Thomas Hincks die?

Thomas Hincks passed away in Clifton[4].

Who were Thomas Hincks's parents?

Thomas Hincks's father was William Hincks[10].

What did Thomas Hincks do for work?

Thomas Hincks worked as naturalist[6], zoologist[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Thomas Hincks go to school?

Thomas Hincks was educated at University of London[13].

What awards did Thomas Hincks receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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