Thomas James Henderson

Summary

Thomas James Henderson is a human^[1]. He was born in Dundee^[2]. He was born on December 28, 1798^[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on November 23, 1844^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Dundee^[2], Thomas James Henderson…
• Thomas James Henderson died in Edinburgh^[4].
• Thomas James Henderson was born on December 28, 1798^[3].
• Thomas James Henderson died on November 23, 1844^[5].
• Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[9].
• Thomas James Henderson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[10].
• Thomas James Henderson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[11].
• Thomas James Henderson worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Thomas James Henderson's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Thomas James Henderson held the position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland^[12].
• Thomas James Henderson was employed by City Observatory^[13].
• Thomas James Henderson was employed by University of Edinburgh^[14].
• Thomas James Henderson's education included a stint at High School of Dundee^[15].
• Thomas James Henderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[16].
• Thomas James Henderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[17].
• Thomas James Henderson was a member of Royal Society^[18].
• Thomas James Henderson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].
• Thomas James Henderson is recorded as male^[20].
• Thomas James Henderson's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Thomas James Henderson's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Henderson (astronomer)^[22].
• Thomas James Henderson's family name is recorded as Henderson^[23].
• Thomas James Henderson's given name is recorded as Thomas^[24].
• Thomas James Henderson's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[25].
• Thomas James Henderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• Thomas James Henderson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas James Henderson's place of birth was Dundee^[2]. He was born on December 28, 1798^[3].

Education

Thomas James Henderson's education included a stint at High School of Dundee^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7]. Employers include City Observatory^[13], an astronomical observatory^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and University of Edinburgh^[14], a public university^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1583^[32], headquartered in Edinburgh^[33]. Thomas James Henderson held the position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland^[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[16], a fellowship award^[34], in United Kingdom^[35] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[17], a fellowship award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37].

Death and Burial

Thomas James Henderson died on November 23, 1844^[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas James Henderson include Henderson^[38], a lunar crater^[39].

Why It Matters

Thomas James Henderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include Henderson^[38], a lunar crater^[39].

FAQs

Where was Thomas James Henderson born?

Thomas James Henderson's place of birth was Dundee^[2].

Where did Thomas James Henderson die?

Thomas James Henderson died in Edinburgh^[4].

What did Thomas James Henderson do for work?

Thomas James Henderson worked as astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7].

Where did Thomas James Henderson go to school?

Thomas James Henderson was educated at High School of Dundee^[15].

What awards did Thomas James Henderson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[16] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[17].