Thomas Stevenson

British civil engineer, lighthouse designer and meteorologist
Person human Q325068
Thomas Stevenson
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Thomas Stevenson

Summary

Thomas Stevenson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1818[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 1, 1887[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], meteorologist[7], and architect[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Stevenson was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Thomas Stevenson died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Thomas Stevenson was born on January 1, 1818[3].
  • Thomas Stevenson was born on July 22, 1818[10].
  • Thomas Stevenson died on January 1, 1887[5].
  • Thomas Stevenson died on May 8, 1887[11].
  • Thomas Stevenson's father was Robert Stevenson[12].
  • Thomas Stevenson's mother was Jane Smith[13].
  • Among Thomas Stevenson's spouses was Matilde Margaret Isabella Stevenson[14].
  • A child of Thomas Stevenson was Robert Louis Stevenson[15].
  • Thomas Stevenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Thomas Stevenson worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Thomas Stevenson's professions included meteorologist[7].
  • Thomas Stevenson worked as an architect[8].
  • Thomas Stevenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Thomas Stevenson's education included a stint at Royal High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Stevenson is Stevenson screen[19].
  • Thomas Stevenson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Thomas Stevenson is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Stevenson's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Stevenson (engineer)[23].
  • Thomas Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson[24].
  • Thomas Stevenson's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Stevenson's relative is recorded as James Balfour[26].
  • Thomas Stevenson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Stevenson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1818[3] and July 22, 1818[10]. His father was Robert Stevenson[12]. His mother was Jane Smith[13].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[18], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], meteorologist[7], and architect[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Stevenson is Stevenson screen[19]. Things named for him include Stevenson screen[35].

Personal Life

Thomas Stevenson was married to Matilde Margaret Isabella Stevenson[14]. A child of him was Robert Louis Stevenson[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1887[5] and May 8, 1887[11]. Thomas Stevenson died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Stevenson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Stevenson screen[37]. Entities named for him include Stevenson screen[35].

His notable doctoral advisees include Frederick Hopkins[38], a biochemist[39], 1861–1947[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42], specialised in biochemistry[43].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Stevenson born?

Thomas Stevenson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Thomas Stevenson die?

Thomas Stevenson died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Thomas Stevenson's parents?

Thomas Stevenson's father was Robert Stevenson[12]. Thomas Stevenson's mother was Jane Smith[13].

Who was Thomas Stevenson married to?

Thomas Stevenson's spouses include Matilde Margaret Isabella Stevenson[14].

What did Thomas Stevenson do for work?

Thomas Stevenson worked as civil engineer[6], meteorologist[7], and architect[8].

Where did Thomas Stevenson go to school?

Thomas Stevenson was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and Royal High School[18].

What did Thomas Stevenson discover?

Thomas Stevenson is credited as discoverer of Stevenson screen[37].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Stevenson, Thomas. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Stevenson, Thomas. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Stevenson, Thomas. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation civil engineer, meteorologist, architect
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling David Stevenson, Alan Stevenson
    Notable work
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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