Thomas Wemyss Reid

English newspaper editor, novelist and biographer (1842-1905)
Person human Q3525663
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Thomas Wemyss Reid

Summary

Thomas Wemyss Reid is a human[1]. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on March 29, 1842[3]. He died in South Kensington[4]. He died on February 26, 1905[5]. He worked as an editor[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid passed away in South Kensington[4].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid was born on March 29, 1842[3].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid died on February 26, 1905[5].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid is buried at Brompton Cemetery[12].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's professions included editor[6].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid worked as a writer[7].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's professions included journalist[8].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's professions included novelist[9].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's professions included biographer[10].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Wemyss Reid[17].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's family name is recorded as Reid[18].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's given name is recorded as Wemyss[20].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Wemyss Reid's sibling is recorded as Stuart Johnson Reid[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Wemyss Reid's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on March 29, 1842[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and biographer[10].

Recognition

Thomas Wemyss Reid received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Wemyss Reid died on February 26, 1905[5]. He died in South Kensington[4]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Wemyss Reid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Wemyss Reid born?

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], Thomas Wemyss Reid…

Where did Thomas Wemyss Reid die?

Thomas Wemyss Reid passed away in South Kensington[4].

What did Thomas Wemyss Reid do for work?

Thomas Wemyss Reid worked as editor[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and biographer[10].

What awards did Thomas Wemyss Reid receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas, Wemyss
    Family name Reid
    Sibling Stuart Johnson Reid
    Writing language English
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