William Thornton
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William Thornton
Summary
William Thornton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jost Van Dyke[2]. He was born on May 20, 1759[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 28, 1828[5]. He worked as an architect[6], painter[7], inventor[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- William Thornton was born in Jost Van Dyke[2].
- William Thornton died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- William Thornton was born on May 20, 1759[3].
- William Thornton was born on January 1, 1761[11].
- William Thornton died on March 28, 1828[5].
- William Thornton died on January 1, 1828[12].
- Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[13].
- Among William Thornton's spouses was Anna Thornton[14].
- William Thornton held citizenship in United States[15].
- William Thornton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- William Thornton's professions included architect[6].
- William Thornton's professions included painter[7].
- William Thornton worked as an inventor[8].
- William Thornton worked as a physician[9].
- William Thornton held the position of Architect of the Capitol[17].
- William Thornton was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
- William Thornton was educated at University of Aberdeen[19].
- A notable work attributed to William Thornton is Cadmus; or, a Treatise on the Elements of Written Language; with an Essay on the Mode of Teaching the Surd, or Deaf and Consequently Dumb, to Speak[20].
- William Thornton received the Magellanic Premium[21].
- William Thornton was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
- William Thornton is recorded as male[23].
- William Thornton's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- William Thornton's Commons category is recorded as William Thornton[25].
- William Thornton's family name is recorded as Thornton[26].
- William Thornton's given name is recorded as William[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Jost Van Dyke[2], William Thornton… Recorded date of birth include May 20, 1759[3] and January 1, 1761[11].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Aberdeen[19], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], painter[7], inventor[8], and physician[9]. William Thornton held the position of Architect of the Capitol[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to William Thornton is Cadmus; or, a Treatise on the Elements of Written Language; with an Essay on the Mode of Teaching the Surd, or Deaf and Consequently Dumb, to Speak[20].
Recognition
William Thornton received the Magellanic Premium[21].
Personal Life
William Thornton was married to Anna Thornton[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 28, 1828[5] and January 1, 1828[12]. William Thornton died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
William Thornton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was William Thornton born?
William Thornton was born in Jost Van Dyke[2].
Where did William Thornton die?
William Thornton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was William Thornton married to?
William Thornton's spouses include Anna Thornton[14].
What did William Thornton do for work?
William Thornton worked as architect[6], painter[7], inventor[8], and physician[9].
Where did William Thornton go to school?
William Thornton was educated at University of Edinburgh[18] and University of Aberdeen[19].
What awards did William Thornton receive?
Honors received include Magellanic Premium[21].