Thomas May

English poet, dramatist and historian 1595-1650
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Thomas May

Summary

Thomas May is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1595[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 13, 1650[5]. He worked as a poet[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Key Facts

  • Thomas May was born in England[2].
  • Thomas May died in London[4].
  • Thomas May was born on January 1, 1595[3].
  • Thomas May died on November 13, 1650[5].
  • Thomas May is buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster[9].
  • Thomas May held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Thomas May worked as a poet[6].
  • Thomas May worked as a historian[7].
  • Thomas May's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas May was educated at Sidney Sussex College[11].
  • Thomas May was a member of Gray's Inn[12].
  • Thomas May is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas May's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas May's Commons category is recorded as Thomas May (writer)[15].
  • Thomas May's family name is recorded as May[16].
  • Thomas May's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas May's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Thomas May's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[19].
  • Thomas May's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Thomas May's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas May's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1595[3].

Education

Thomas May was educated at Sidney Sussex College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Death and Burial

Thomas May died on November 13, 1650[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster[9].

FAQs

Where was Thomas May born?

Born in England[2], Thomas May…

Where did Thomas May die?

Thomas May passed away in London[4].

What did Thomas May do for work?

Thomas May worked as poet[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Thomas May go to school?

Thomas May was educated at Sidney Sussex College[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Thomas
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