Thomas Spencer Baynes

English philosopher and editor (1823–1887)
Person human Q5567664
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Thomas Spencer Baynes

Summary

Thomas Spencer Baynes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wellington[2]. He was born on March 24, 1823[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 31, 1887[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], publisher[7], literary editor[8], and educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wellington[2], Thomas Spencer Baynes…
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes died in London[4].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes was born on March 24, 1823[3].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes died on May 31, 1887[5].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's professions included publisher[7].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes worked as a literary editor[8].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes worked as an educator[9].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's field of work was encyclopedia[12].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes was employed by University of St Andrews[13].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[18].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[19].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Thomas Spencer Baynes's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Spencer Baynes's place of birth was Wellington[2]. He was born on March 24, 1823[3].

Education

Thomas Spencer Baynes's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], publisher[7], literary editor[8], and educator[9]. Thomas Spencer Baynes's field of work was encyclopedia[12]. He was employed by University of St Andrews[13].

Death and Burial

Thomas Spencer Baynes died on May 31, 1887[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Spencer Baynes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Spencer Baynes born?

Born in Wellington[2], Thomas Spencer Baynes…

Where did Thomas Spencer Baynes die?

Thomas Spencer Baynes died in London[4].

What did Thomas Spencer Baynes do for work?

Thomas Spencer Baynes worked as philosopher[6], publisher[7], literary editor[8], and educator[9].

Where did Thomas Spencer Baynes go to school?

Thomas Spencer Baynes was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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