William Hepworth Thompson

British classical philologist (1810-1886)
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William Hepworth Thompson

Summary

William Hepworth Thompson is a human[1]. Born in York[2], he… he was born on March 27, 1810[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on October 1, 1886[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Hepworth Thompson's place of birth was York[2].
  • William Hepworth Thompson passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • William Hepworth Thompson was born on March 27, 1810[3].
  • William Hepworth Thompson died on October 1, 1886[5].
  • William Hepworth Thompson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • William Hepworth Thompson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's field of work was ancient Greek literature[10].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's field of work was classical philology[11].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's field of work was ancient philosophy[12].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's field of work was ancient Greek philosophy[13].
  • William Hepworth Thompson held the position of vice-chancellor[14].
  • Among William Hepworth Thompson's employers was Trinity College[15].
  • William Hepworth Thompson was educated at Trinity College[16].
  • William Hepworth Thompson is recorded as male[17].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's Commons category is recorded as William Hepworth Thompson[19].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[20].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's given name is recorded as Hepworth[22].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William Hepworth Thompson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].

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Origins and Family

William Hepworth Thompson's place of birth was York[2]. He was born on March 27, 1810[3].

Education

William Hepworth Thompson was educated at Trinity College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include ancient Greek literature[10], a sub-set of literature[26]; classical philology[11], an academic discipline[27]; ancient philosophy[12]; and ancient Greek philosophy[13], a literary cycle[28]. Among William Hepworth Thompson's employers was Trinity College[15]. He held the position of vice-chancellor[14].

Death and Burial

William Hepworth Thompson died on October 1, 1886[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

William Hepworth Thompson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Hepworth Thompson born?

William Hepworth Thompson's place of birth was York[2].

Where did William Hepworth Thompson die?

William Hepworth Thompson passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did William Hepworth Thompson do for work?

William Hepworth Thompson worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did William Hepworth Thompson go to school?

William Hepworth Thompson was educated at Trinity College[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William, Hepworth
    Field of work ancient Greek literature, classical philology, ancient philosophy +1
    Family name Thompson
    Employer
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