Thomas Raffles

English congregationalist minister (1788-1863)
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Thomas Raffles

Summary

Thomas Raffles is a human[1]. He was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1863-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a pastor[4] and historian[5].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Raffles was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Raffles died on +1863-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Raffles's father was William Raffles[6].
  • Thomas Raffles's mother was Rachel Dunsby[7].
  • Thomas Raffles was married to Mary Catherine Hargreaves[8].
  • A child of Thomas Raffles was Mary Rachel Raffles[9].
  • A child of Thomas Raffles was Thomas Stamford Raffles[10].
  • A child of Thomas Raffles was James Hargreaves Raffles[11].
  • A child of Thomas Raffles was William Winter Raffles[12].
  • A child of Thomas Raffles was Reginald Dugdale Raffles[13].
  • Thomas Raffles held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Raffles's professions included pastor[4].
  • Thomas Raffles's professions included historian[5].
  • Thomas Raffles's education included a stint at Homerton College[15].
  • Thomas Raffles was a member of Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire[16].
  • Thomas Raffles is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Raffles's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Raffles's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Raffles[19].
  • Thomas Raffles's family name is recorded as Raffles[20].
  • Thomas Raffles's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Raffles's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Thomas Raffles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Raffles was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Raffles[6]. His mother was Rachel Dunsby[7].

Education

Thomas Raffles's education included a stint at Homerton College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[4] and historian[5].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Raffles's spouses was Mary Catherine Hargreaves[8]. Children include Mary Rachel Raffles[9]; Thomas Stamford Raffles[10], a barrister[24], 1818–1891[25]; James Hargreaves Raffles[11]; William Winter Raffles[12], b. 1830[26]; and Reginald Dugdale Raffles[13].

Death and Burial

Thomas Raffles died on +1863-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Raffles's parents?

Thomas Raffles's father was William Raffles[6]. Thomas Raffles's mother was Rachel Dunsby[7].

Who was Thomas Raffles married to?

Thomas Raffles's spouses include Mary Catherine Hargreaves[8].

What did Thomas Raffles do for work?

Thomas Raffles worked as pastor[4] and historian[5].

Where did Thomas Raffles go to school?

Thomas Raffles was educated at Homerton College[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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