William Thomson

Archbishop of York (1819–1890)
Person human Q377308
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William Thomson

Summary

William Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Whitehaven[2]. He was born on February 11, 1819[3]. He died on December 25, 1890[4]. He worked as an Anglican priest[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Whitehaven[2], William Thomson…
  • William Thomson was born on February 11, 1819[3].
  • William Thomson died on December 25, 1890[4].
  • Burial took place at Bishopthorpe[6].
  • William Thomson's father was John Thomson[7].
  • William Thomson was married to Zoë Skene[8].
  • A child of William Thomson was Jocelyn Thomson[9].
  • A child of William Thomson was Basil Thomson[10].
  • A child of William Thomson was Jocelyn Home Thomson[11].
  • A child of William Thomson was Ethel Zoë Thomson[12].
  • A child of William Thomson was Zoë Jane Thomson[13].
  • A child of William Thomson was Beatrice Mary Thomson[14].
  • William Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Thomson worked as an Anglican priest[5].
  • William Thomson held the position of Anglican Archbishop of York[16].
  • William Thomson held the position of Bishop of Gloucester[17].
  • Among William Thomson's employers was University of Oxford[18].
  • William Thomson's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[19].
  • William Thomson was educated at The Queen's College[20].
  • William Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • William Thomson received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[22].
  • William Thomson received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23].
  • William Thomson was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • William Thomson was a member of Royal Geographical Society[25].
  • William Thomson's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Thomson's place of birth was Whitehaven[2]. He was born on February 11, 1819[3]. His father was John Thomson[7].

Education

Educated at Shrewsbury School[19], a secondary school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1552[29] and The Queen's College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1341[32].

Career and Affiliations

William Thomson's professions included Anglican priest[5]. Among his employers was University of Oxford[18]. Positions held include Anglican Archbishop of York[16], an Anglican episcopal title[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1559[35] and Bishop of Gloucester[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1541[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Royal Society Bakerian Medal[22], a science award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1775[43]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Among William Thomson's spouses was Zoë Skene[8]. Children include Jocelyn Thomson[9], an official[46], 1859–1908[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; Basil Thomson[10], a colonial administrator[49], 1861–1939[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[52]; Jocelyn Home Thomson[11]; Ethel Zoë Thomson[12]; Zoë Jane Thomson[13]; and Beatrice Mary Thomson[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[26].

Death and Burial

William Thomson died on December 25, 1890[4]. Burial took place at Bishopthorpe[6].

FAQs

Where was William Thomson born?

William Thomson's place of birth was Whitehaven[2].

Who were William Thomson's parents?

William Thomson's father was John Thomson[7].

Who was William Thomson married to?

William Thomson's spouses include Zoë Skene[8].

What did William Thomson do for work?

William Thomson worked as Anglican priest[5].

Where did William Thomson go to school?

William Thomson was educated at Shrewsbury School[19] and The Queen's College[20].

What awards did William Thomson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[22], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Anglican priest
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  3. 17w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Employer University of Oxford
    Spouse Zoë Skene
    Family name Thomson
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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