Tom Scott

Scottish poet, born 1918 (1918–1995)
Person human Q7817508
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Summary

Tom Scott is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1918[3]. He died on August 7, 1995[4]. He worked as a poet[5], author[6], literary critic[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2].
  • Tom Scott was born on June 6, 1918[3].
  • Tom Scott was born on January 17, 1918[10].
  • Tom Scott died on August 7, 1995[4].
  • Tom Scott died on January 17, 1995[11].
  • Tom Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Tom Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Tom Scott's professions included poet[5].
  • Tom Scott's professions included author[6].
  • Tom Scott's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Tom Scott's professions included editor[8].
  • Among Tom Scott's employers was The Open University[14].
  • Tom Scott was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Tom Scott is recorded as male[16].
  • Tom Scott's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Tom Scott is associated with the Scottish Renaissance movement[18].
  • Tom Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[19].
  • Tom Scott's given name is recorded as Tom[20].
  • Tom Scott's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Tom Scott's work location is recorded as Scotland[22].
  • Tom Scott's depicted by is recorded as Tom Scott, 1918 - 1995. Poet[23].
  • Tom Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Tom Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scots[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], Tom Scott… Recorded date of birth include June 6, 1918[3] and January 17, 1918[10].

Education

Tom Scott was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[5], author[6], literary critic[7], and editor[8]. Tom Scott was employed by The Open University[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 7, 1995[4] and January 17, 1995[11].

Why It Matters

Tom Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Tom Scott born?

Born in Glasgow[2].

What did Tom Scott do for work?

Tom Scott worked as poet[5], author[6], literary critic[7], and editor[8].

Where did Tom Scott go to school?

Tom Scott was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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