Thomas White

English merchant 1492-1567
Person human Q2428137
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Thomas White

Summary

Thomas White is a human[1]. Born in Reading[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1492[3]. He passed away in University of Oxford[4]. He died on February 12, 1567[5]. He worked as a merchant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas White was born in Reading[2].
  • Thomas White passed away in University of Oxford[4].
  • Thomas White was born on January 1, 1492[3].
  • Thomas White died on February 12, 1567[5].
  • Among Thomas White's spouses was Joan Trelake[8].
  • Thomas White's professions included merchant[6].
  • Thomas White held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[9].
  • Thomas White held the position of Lord Mayor of London[10].
  • Thomas White's education included a stint at Reading School[11].
  • Thomas White received the Knight Bachelor[12].
  • Thomas White was a member of Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors[13].
  • Thomas White is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas White's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas White's Commons category is recorded as Thomas White (merchant)[16].
  • Thomas White's family name is recorded as White[17].
  • Thomas White's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas White's depicted by is recorded as Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London[19].
  • Thomas White's depicted by is recorded as Sir Thomas White (1495?–1567), Lord Mayor of London (1553)[20].
  • Thomas White's depicted by is recorded as Sir Thomas White (1492–1567), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford[21].
  • Thomas White's depicted by is recorded as Sir Thomas White (1492–1566), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford[22].
  • Thomas White's depicted by is recorded as Sir Thomas White Miles (1492–1567), Merchant-Tailor, Lord Mayor of London, Founder of St John's College, Oxford[23].
  • Thomas White's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Thomas White's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas White's place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on January 1, 1492[3].

Education

Thomas White's education included a stint at Reading School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas White worked as a merchant[6]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[9], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27] and Lord Mayor of London[10], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1189[30].

Recognition

Thomas White received the Knight Bachelor[12].

Personal Life

Thomas White was married to Joan Trelake[8].

Death and Burial

Thomas White died on February 12, 1567[5]. He died in University of Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas White ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Thomas White born?

Born in Reading[2], Thomas White…

Where did Thomas White die?

Thomas White died in University of Oxford[4].

Who was Thomas White married to?

Thomas White's spouses include Joan Trelake[8].

What did Thomas White do for work?

Thomas White worked as merchant[6].

Where did Thomas White go to school?

Thomas White was educated at Reading School[11].

What awards did Thomas White receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by → Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas White (1495?–1567), Lord Mayor of London (1553), Sir Thomas White (1492–1567), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q119862204]]"
  2. 4d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by → Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas White (1495?–1567), Lord Mayor of London (1553), Sir Thomas White (1492–1567), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q118876134]]"
  3. 5d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by → Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas White (1495?–1567), Lord Mayor of London (1553), Sir Thomas White (1492–1567), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q118986131]]"
  4. 7d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by → Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas White (1495?–1567), Lord Mayor of London (1553), Sir Thomas White (1492–1567), Lord Mayor of London and Founder of St John's College, Oxford +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q119941630]]"
  5. 7d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Thomas
    Sex or gender → male
    Educated at → —
    Spouse → Joan Trelake
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q120134461]]"
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