Thomas Walker Arnold

British orientalist and historian (1864–1930)
Person human Q3595922
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Thomas Walker Arnold

Summary

Thomas Walker Arnold is a human[1]. He was born in Devonport[2]. He was born on April 19, 1864[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 9, 1930[5]. He worked as a historian[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Walker Arnold's place of birth was Devonport[2].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold was born on April 19, 1864[3].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold died on June 9, 1930[5].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's professions included historian[6].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold worked as an orientalist[7].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold was employed by University of London[12].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold was employed by Aligarh Muslim University[13].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's education included a stint at Magdalene College[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Walker Arnold is Encyclopaedia of Islam[15].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Walker Arnold[20].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's given name is recorded as Walker[22].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Indian Biography[23].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[25].
  • Thomas Walker Arnold's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Walker Arnold was born in Devonport[2]. He was born on April 19, 1864[3].

Education

Thomas Walker Arnold was educated at Magdalene College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of London[12], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1836[29], headquartered in London[30] and Aligarh Muslim University[13], a central university[31], in India[32], founded in 1920[33], headquartered in Aligarh[34].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Walker Arnold is Encyclopaedia of Islam[15].

Recognition

Thomas Walker Arnold received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Thomas Walker Arnold died on June 9, 1930[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Walker Arnold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Muhammad Iqbal[37], a philosopher[38], 1877–1938[39], of British Raj[40], awarded the Sir[41], specialised in poetry[42].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Walker Arnold born?

Thomas Walker Arnold was born in Devonport[2].

Where did Thomas Walker Arnold die?

Thomas Walker Arnold passed away in London[4].

What did Thomas Walker Arnold do for work?

Thomas Walker Arnold worked as historian[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Thomas Walker Arnold go to school?

Thomas Walker Arnold was educated at Magdalene College[14].

What awards did Thomas Walker Arnold receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16].

Who did Thomas Walker Arnold influence?

Thomas Walker Arnold has been cited as an influence by Muhammad Iqbal[37].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Encyclopaedia of Islam
    Given name Thomas, Walker
    On focus list of wikimedia project Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons
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