Thomas Taylor

English translator and Neoplatonist (1758-1835)
Person human Q971643
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Thomas Taylor

Summary

Thomas Taylor is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 15, 1758[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 1, 1835[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas Taylor…
  • Thomas Taylor died in London[4].
  • Thomas Taylor was born on May 15, 1758[3].
  • Thomas Taylor died on November 1, 1835[5].
  • Thomas Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Taylor worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Thomas Taylor worked as a translator[7].
  • Thomas Taylor's professions included classical scholar[8].
  • Thomas Taylor worked as a writer[9].
  • Thomas Taylor's professions included mathematician[10].
  • Thomas Taylor was educated at St Paul's School[13].
  • Thomas Taylor's religion is recorded as Hellenism[14].
  • Thomas Taylor is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Taylor (neoplatonist)[17].
  • Thomas Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[18].
  • Thomas Taylor's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Taylor's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Thomas Taylor's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • Thomas Taylor's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Thomas Taylor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Thomas Taylor's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Thomas Taylor… he was born on May 15, 1758[3].

Education

Thomas Taylor was educated at St Paul's School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and mathematician[10].

Personal Life

Thomas Taylor's religion is recorded as Hellenism[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Taylor died on November 1, 1835[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Taylor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Taylor born?

Born in London[2], Thomas Taylor…

Where did Thomas Taylor die?

Thomas Taylor died in London[4].

What did Thomas Taylor do for work?

Thomas Taylor worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and mathematician[10].

Where did Thomas Taylor go to school?

Thomas Taylor was educated at St Paul's School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, translator, classical scholar +2
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