Thomas Potter

British politician, died 1845
Person human Q7793231
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Thomas Potter

Summary

Thomas Potter is a human[1]. Born in Tadcaster[2], he… he was born on +1774-04-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1845-03-20T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a business magnate[5], politician[6], and draper[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Potter's place of birth was Tadcaster[2].
  • Thomas Potter was born on +1774-04-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Potter died on +1845-03-20T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Greater Manchester[9].
  • Thomas Potter is buried at Ardwick[10].
  • Thomas Potter's father was John Potter[11].
  • Thomas Potter's mother was Anne Hartley[12].
  • Among Thomas Potter's spouses was Elizabeth Palmer[13].
  • Among Thomas Potter's spouses was Esther Bayley[14].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was Thomas Bayley Potter[15].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was John Potter[16].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was Elizabeth Potter[17].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was Anne Potter[18].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was Esther Potter[19].
  • A child of Thomas Potter was Mary Potter[20].
  • Thomas Potter held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • Thomas Potter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Thomas Potter worked as a business magnate[5].
  • Thomas Potter worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Potter worked as a draper[7].
  • Thomas Potter held the position of Mayor of Manchester[23].
  • Thomas Potter was educated at Tadcaster Grammar School[24].
  • Thomas Potter received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Thomas Potter's image is recorded as Thomas Potter (1773–1845).jpg[26].
  • Thomas Potter is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tadcaster[2], Thomas Potter… he was born on +1774-04-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Potter[11]. His mother was Anne Hartley[12].

Education

Thomas Potter's education included a stint at Tadcaster Grammar School[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include business magnate[5], politician[6], and draper[7]. Thomas Potter held the position of Mayor of Manchester[23].

Recognition

Thomas Potter received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Palmer[13] and Esther Bayley[14], 1777–1852[28]. Children include Thomas Bayley Potter[15], a politician[29], 1817–1898[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31]; John Potter[16], a politician[32], 1815–1858[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], awarded the Knight Bachelor[35]; Elizabeth Potter[17], 1808–1870[36]; Anne Potter[18], 1809–1884[37]; Esther Potter[19]; and Mary Potter[20].

Death and Burial

Thomas Potter died on +1845-03-20T00:00:00Z[4]. Recorded place of burial include Greater Manchester[9] and Ardwick[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Potter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Potter born?

Thomas Potter's place of birth was Tadcaster[2].

Who were Thomas Potter's parents?

Thomas Potter's father was John Potter[11]. Thomas Potter's mother was Anne Hartley[12].

Who was Thomas Potter married to?

Thomas Potter's spouses include Elizabeth Palmer[13] and Esther Bayley[14].

What did Thomas Potter do for work?

Thomas Potter worked as business magnate[5], politician[6], and draper[7].

Where did Thomas Potter go to school?

Thomas Potter was educated at Tadcaster Grammar School[24].

What awards did Thomas Potter receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . secure.manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved . secure.manchester.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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