Thomas Simpson

Scottish arctic explorer (1808–1840)
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Thomas Simpson

Summary

Thomas Simpson is a human[1]. He was born in Dingwall[2]. He was born on July 2, 1808[3]. He passed away in Turtle River[4]. He died on June 14, 1840[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and fur trader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dingwall[2], Thomas Simpson…
  • Thomas Simpson died in Turtle River[4].
  • Thomas Simpson was born on July 2, 1808[3].
  • Thomas Simpson died on June 14, 1840[5].
  • Thomas Simpson held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Thomas Simpson worked as an explorer[6].
  • Thomas Simpson's professions included fur trader[7].
  • Thomas Simpson's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[10].
  • Thomas Simpson received the Founder’s Medal[11].
  • Thomas Simpson received the Person of National Historic Significance[12].
  • Thomas Simpson is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Simpson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson[15].
  • Thomas Simpson's given name is recorded as Thomas[16].
  • Thomas Simpson's relative is recorded as Aemilius Simpson[17].
  • Thomas Simpson's relative is recorded as George Simpson[18].
  • Thomas Simpson's manner of death is recorded as suicide[19].
  • Thomas Simpson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Thomas Simpson's described by source is recorded as The life and travels of Thomas Simpson, the Arctic discoverer[21].
  • Thomas Simpson's sibling is recorded as Alexander Simpson[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Simpson was born in Dingwall[2]. He was born on July 2, 1808[3].

Education

Thomas Simpson was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and fur trader[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Founder’s Medal[11], a science award[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1831[25] and Person of National Historic Significance[12], an award[26], in Canada[27].

Death and Burial

Thomas Simpson died on June 14, 1840[5]. He passed away in Turtle River[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Simpson include Simpson Strait[28], a strait[29], in Canada[30].

Why It Matters

Thomas Simpson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Simpson Strait[28], a strait[29], in Canada[30].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Simpson born?

Thomas Simpson was born in Dingwall[2].

Where did Thomas Simpson die?

Thomas Simpson died in Turtle River[4].

What did Thomas Simpson do for work?

Thomas Simpson worked as explorer[6] and fur trader[7].

Where did Thomas Simpson go to school?

Thomas Simpson was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].

What awards did Thomas Simpson receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal[11] and Person of National Historic Significance[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Thomas Simpson (1808–1840). wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . 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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    Award received Founder’s Medal, Person of National Historic Significance
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The life and travels of Thomas Simpson, the Arctic discoverer
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