William Thorn

German-British army officer and cartographer
Person human Q18784064
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William Thorn

Summary

William Thorn is a human[1]. He was born in Neuwied[2]. He was born on 1780[3]. He passed away in Neuwied[4]. He died on 1843[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and cartographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Neuwied[2], William Thorn…
  • William Thorn passed away in Neuwied[4].
  • William Thorn was born on 1780[3].
  • William Thorn died on 1843[5].
  • William Thorn held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • William Thorn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William Thorn held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • William Thorn worked as a military officer[6].
  • William Thorn's professions included cartographer[7].
  • William Thorn is recorded as male[11].
  • William Thorn's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Thorn's military branch is recorded as British Army[13].
  • William Thorn's Commons category is recorded as William Thorn (cartographer)[14].
  • William Thorn's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Thorn's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • William Thorn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].
  • William Thorn's Commons Creator page is recorded as William Thorn (cartographer)[18].
  • William Thorn's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].

Body

Origins and Family

William Thorn's place of birth was Neuwied[2]. He was born on 1780[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and cartographer[7].

Death and Burial

William Thorn died on 1843[5]. He passed away in Neuwied[4].

FAQs

Where was William Thorn born?

William Thorn's place of birth was Neuwied[2].

Where did William Thorn die?

William Thorn passed away in Neuwied[4].

What did William Thorn do for work?

William Thorn worked as military officer[6] and cartographer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL5620746A
    Ddb person (gnd) id → 131385720
    Date of birth → +1780-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Military branch → British Army
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