Thomas Say

American naturalist (1787-1834)
Person human Q546079
Thomas Say
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Thomas Say

Summary

Thomas Say is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1787[3]. He passed away in New Harmony[4]. He died on October 10, 1834[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Thomas Say…
  • Thomas Say passed away in New Harmony[4].
  • Thomas Say was born on June 27, 1787[3].
  • Thomas Say was born on 1787[12].
  • Thomas Say died on October 10, 1834[5].
  • Thomas Say died on 1834[13].
  • Burial took place at New Harmony[14].
  • Among Thomas Say's spouses was Lucy Say[15].
  • Thomas Say held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Thomas Say worked as a botanist[6].
  • Thomas Say worked as an entomologist[7].
  • Thomas Say worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Thomas Say worked as a malacologist[9].
  • Thomas Say's professions included biologist[10].
  • Thomas Say worked as an explorer[17].
  • Thomas Say's field of work was natural history[18].
  • Thomas Say's field of work was entomology[19].
  • Thomas Say's field of work was conchology[20].
  • Thomas Say's field of work was herpetology[21].
  • Thomas Say was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • Thomas Say is recorded as male[23].
  • Thomas Say's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Thomas Say's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Say[25].
  • The cause of death was typhoid fever[26].
  • Thomas Say's family name is recorded as Say[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Thomas Say… Recorded date of birth include June 27, 1787[3] and 1787[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], biologist[10], and explorer[17]. Fields of work include natural history[18], an academic discipline[28]; entomology[19], a branch of zoology[29]; conchology[20], a branch of zoology[30]; and herpetology[21], a branch of zoology[31].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Say's spouses was Lucy Say[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1834[5] and 1834[13]. Thomas Say passed away in New Harmony[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[26]. Burial took place at New Harmony[14].

Why It Matters

Thomas Say ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Say born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Thomas Say…

Where did Thomas Say die?

Thomas Say died in New Harmony[4].

Who was Thomas Say married to?

Thomas Say's spouses include Lucy Say[15].

What did Thomas Say do for work?

Thomas Say worked as botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], and biologist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . philadelphia-reflections.com. philadelphia-reflections.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Plant Names Index. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Cause of death typhoid fever
    Family name Say
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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