Thomas Kelly

Irish hymn writer and founder of the Kellyites (1769-1855)
Person human Q5905653
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Thomas Kelly

Summary

Thomas Kelly is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Laois[2]. He was born on July 13, 1769[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on May 14, 1855[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in County Laois[2], Thomas Kelly…
  • Thomas Kelly died in Dublin[4].
  • Thomas Kelly was born on July 13, 1769[3].
  • Thomas Kelly died on May 14, 1855[5].
  • Thomas Kelly's father was Thomas Kelly[7].
  • Thomas Kelly's mother was Frances Hickie[8].
  • Thomas Kelly was married to Elizabeth Tighe[9].
  • A child of Thomas Kelly was Elizabeth Kelly[10].
  • A child of Thomas Kelly was Frances Kelly[11].
  • Thomas Kelly held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Kelly held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Kelly's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[14].
  • Thomas Kelly is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Kelly's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Kelly's family name is recorded as Kelly[17].
  • Thomas Kelly's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas Kelly's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Thomas Kelly's different from is recorded as Thomas J. Kelly[20].
  • Thomas Kelly's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[21].
  • Thomas Kelly's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Kelly's place of birth was County Laois[2]. He was born on July 13, 1769[3]. His father was he[7]. His mother was Frances Hickie[8].

Education

Thomas Kelly's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[14].

Personal Life

Thomas Kelly was married to Elizabeth Tighe[9]. Children include Elizabeth Kelly[10] and Frances Kelly[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Kelly died on May 14, 1855[5]. He died in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Kelly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Kelly born?

Born in County Laois[2], Thomas Kelly…

Where did Thomas Kelly die?

Thomas Kelly passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Thomas Kelly's parents?

Thomas Kelly's father was Thomas Kelly[7]. Thomas Kelly's mother was Frances Hickie[8].

Who was Thomas Kelly married to?

Thomas Kelly's spouses include Elizabeth Tighe[9].

Where did Thomas Kelly go to school?

Thomas Kelly was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Writing language English
    Place of birth County Laois
    Place of death Dublin
    Educated at
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