Thomas Hocken

Anglo-New Zealand physician, collector and writer on New Zealand
Person human Q7790727
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Thomas Hocken

Summary

Thomas Hocken is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rutland[2]. He was born on January 14, 1836[3]. He died in Dunedin[4]. He died on May 17, 1910[5]. He worked as a physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hocken's place of birth was Rutland[2].
  • Thomas Hocken died in Dunedin[4].
  • Thomas Hocken was born on January 14, 1836[3].
  • Thomas Hocken died on May 17, 1910[5].
  • Thomas Hocken is buried at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[11].
  • Among Thomas Hocken's spouses was Bessie Hocken[12].
  • Thomas Hocken held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Hocken's professions included physician[6].
  • Thomas Hocken's professions included scientist[7].
  • Thomas Hocken's professions included surgeon[8].
  • Thomas Hocken's professions included art collector[9].
  • Thomas Hocken held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Thomas Hocken was employed by University of Otago[15].
  • Thomas Hocken was educated at Durham University[16].
  • Thomas Hocken's education included a stint at Woodhouse Grove School[17].
  • Thomas Hocken received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].
  • Thomas Hocken is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Hocken's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Hocken's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Hocken[21].
  • Thomas Hocken's family name is recorded as Hocken[22].
  • Thomas Hocken's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Thomas Hocken's given name is recorded as Morland[24].
  • Thomas Hocken's significant event is recorded as immigrant[25].
  • Thomas Hocken's relative is recorded as Frank Buckland[26].
  • Thomas Hocken's relative is recorded as John Buckland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rutland[2], Thomas Hocken… he was born on January 14, 1836[3].

Education

Educated at Durham University[16], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30], headquartered in Durham[31] and Woodhouse Grove School[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1812[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and art collector[9]. Thomas Hocken was employed by University of Otago[15]. He held the position of chairperson[14].

Recognition

Thomas Hocken received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Hocken's spouses was Bessie Hocken[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hocken died on May 17, 1910[5]. He died in Dunedin[4]. Burial took place at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hocken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hocken born?

Thomas Hocken was born in Rutland[2].

Where did Thomas Hocken die?

Thomas Hocken passed away in Dunedin[4].

Who was Thomas Hocken married to?

Thomas Hocken's spouses include Bessie Hocken[12].

What did Thomas Hocken do for work?

Thomas Hocken worked as physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Thomas Hocken go to school?

Thomas Hocken was educated at Durham University[16] and Woodhouse Grove School[17].

What awards did Thomas Hocken receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation physician, scientist, surgeon +1
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  2. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id 256693781
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    Significant event immigrant
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