Thomas Pakenham
Anglo-Irish historian and arborist
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Summary
Thomas Pakenham was born on August 14, 1933[1], in Bayswater[2]. He has worked as a historian[3] and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (717 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[6]
- Father: Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[7]
- Mother: Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[8]
- Child: Anna Maria Pakenham[9], Eliza Pakenham[10], Edward Pakenham[11], Frederick Pakenham[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: British English[14]
- Educated at: Belvedere College[15], Ampleforth College[16]
- Notable work: The Scramble for Africa[17], Meetings with Remarkable Trees[18]
- Award received: Alan Paton Award[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Noble title: Earl of Longford[22], Baron Silchester[23], Baron Longford[24], Baron Pakenham[25]
- Family name: Pakenham[26]
- Given name: Thomas[27], Francis[28], Dermot[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Sibling: Antonia Fraser[31], Patrick Pakenham[32], Judith Kazantzis[33], Rachel Billington[34], Michael Pakenham[35], Lady Catherine Pakenham[36], Kevin Pakenham[37]
- Writing language: British English[38]
Why It Matters
Thomas Pakenham is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Pakenham born?
Thomas Pakenham's place of birth was Bayswater[2].
Who were Thomas Pakenham's parents?
Thomas Pakenham's father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[7]. Thomas Pakenham's mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[8].
What did Thomas Pakenham do for work?
Thomas Pakenham worked as a historian[3] and writer[4].
Where did Thomas Pakenham go to school?
Thomas Pakenham was educated at Belvedere College[15] and Ampleforth College[16].
What awards did Thomas Pakenham receive?
Honors received include Alan Paton Award[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].