Thomas Vaughan

Welsh philosopher
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Summary

Thomas Vaughan was born on April 17, 1621[1], in Brecknockshire[2]. He died on February 27, 1666[3], in Albury[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], poet[6], alchemist[7], and natural philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Rebecca Vaughan[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[11]
  • Educated at: Jesus College[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Thomas Vaughan (alchemist)[14]
  • Cause of death: poisoning[15]
  • Family name: Vaughan[16]
  • Given name: Thomas[17]
  • Pseudonym: Eugenius Philalethes[18], Philalethes Eugenius[19], Cyraneus Philalethes[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Sibling: Henry Vaughan[24]
  • Writing language: English[25]

Why It Matters

Thomas Vaughan has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Vaughan born?

Thomas Vaughan's place of birth was Brecknockshire[2].

Where did Thomas Vaughan die?

Thomas Vaughan passed away in Albury[4].

Who was Thomas Vaughan married to?

Thomas Vaughan's spouses include Rebecca Vaughan[10].

What did Thomas Vaughan do for work?

Thomas Vaughan worked as a philosopher[5], poet[6], alchemist[7], and natural philosopher[8].

Where did Thomas Vaughan go to school?

Thomas Vaughan was educated at Jesus College[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. [10] ↑ . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . encyclopedia.com. encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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