William Thomson

American ophthalmologist
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William Thomson

Summary

William Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Chambersburg[2]. He was born on January 28, 1833[3]. He died on August 3, 1907[4]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Chambersburg[2], William Thomson…
  • William Thomson was born on January 28, 1833[3].
  • William Thomson died on August 3, 1907[4].
  • A child of William Thomson was Sara Dayton Thomson[6].
  • A child of William Thomson was Caroline Hazelhurst Thomson[7].
  • A child of William Thomson was Archibald Graham Thomson[8].
  • William Thomson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Thomson worked as an ophthalmologist[5].
  • William Thomson was a member of American Philosophical Society[10].
  • William Thomson is recorded as male[11].
  • William Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Thomson's family name is recorded as Thomson[13].
  • William Thomson's given name is recorded as William[14].
  • William Thomson's described by source is recorded as William Thomson (1833-1907). Military Surgeon, Pioneer Photomicrographer, Clinical Ophthalmologist[15].

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Origins and Family

William Thomson's place of birth was Chambersburg[2]. He was born on January 28, 1833[3].

Career and Affiliations

William Thomson's professions included ophthalmologist[5].

Personal Life

Children include Sara Dayton Thomson[6], 1876–1932[16]; Caroline Hazelhurst Thomson[7], 1860–1919[17]; and Archibald Graham Thomson[8], 1869–1917[18].

Death and Burial

William Thomson died on August 3, 1907[4].

FAQs

Where was William Thomson born?

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

What did William Thomson do for work?

William Thomson worked as ophthalmologist[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . whonamedit.com. Retrieved . whonamedit.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . whonamedit.com. Retrieved . whonamedit.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Sex or gender male
    Date of birth +1833-01-28T00:00:00Z
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    Wikidata description American ophthalmologist
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