Thomas Sopwith

English mining engineer, died 1879 (1803–1879)
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Thomas Sopwith

Summary

Thomas Sopwith is a human[1]. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on January 3, 1803[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 16, 1879[5]. He worked as an engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Sopwith's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • Thomas Sopwith passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Sopwith passed away in Greater London[8].
  • Thomas Sopwith was born on January 3, 1803[3].
  • Thomas Sopwith died on January 16, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Sopwith's father was Jacob Sopwith[10].
  • Thomas Sopwith's mother was Isabella Lowes[11].
  • Among Thomas Sopwith's spouses was Mary Dickinson[12].
  • Thomas Sopwith was married to Jane Scott[13].
  • Thomas Sopwith was married to Anne Potter[14].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Thomas Sopwith[15].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Jacob Sopwith[16].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Ursula Sopwith[17].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Mary Jane Sopwith[18].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Isabella Sopwith[19].
  • A child of Thomas Sopwith was Anna Sopwith[20].
  • Thomas Sopwith's professions included engineer[6].
  • Thomas Sopwith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Thomas Sopwith was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Thomas Sopwith is recorded as male[23].
  • Thomas Sopwith's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Thomas Sopwith's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Sopwith (engineer)[25].
  • Thomas Sopwith's family name is recorded as Sopwith[26].
  • Thomas Sopwith's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Sopwith was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on January 3, 1803[3]. His father was Jacob Sopwith[10]. His mother was Isabella Lowes[11].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Sopwith's professions included engineer[6].

Recognition

Thomas Sopwith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Dickinson[12], 1806–1829[28]; Jane Scott[13], 1807–1855[29]; and Anne Potter[14]. Children include Thomas Sopwith[15], a mining engineer[30], 1838–1898[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32]; Jacob Sopwith[16], 1829–1838[33]; Ursula Sopwith[17]; Mary Jane Sopwith[18], 1834–1842[34]; Isabella Sopwith[19], b. 1836[35]; and Anna Sopwith[20], 1840–1921[36].

Death and Burial

Thomas Sopwith died on January 16, 1879[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39] and Greater London[8], a ceremonial county of England[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1965[42]. Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Sopwith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Sopwith born?

Thomas Sopwith's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did Thomas Sopwith die?

Thomas Sopwith passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas Sopwith's parents?

Thomas Sopwith's father was Jacob Sopwith[10]. Thomas Sopwith's mother was Isabella Lowes[11].

Who was Thomas Sopwith married to?

Thomas Sopwith's spouses include Mary Dickinson[12], Jane Scott[13], and Anne Potter[14].

What did Thomas Sopwith do for work?

Thomas Sopwith worked as engineer[6].

What awards did Thomas Sopwith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q75653886. 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. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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