Alexander Thom

Scottish engineer - Ph.D. University of Glasgow (1894–1985)
Person human Q324269
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Alexander Thom

Summary

Alexander Thom is a human[1]. He was born in Carradale[2]. He was born on March 26, 1894[3]. He passed away in Fort William[4]. He died on November 7, 1985[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Thom's place of birth was Carradale[2].
  • Alexander Thom passed away in Fort William[4].
  • Alexander Thom was born on March 26, 1894[3].
  • Alexander Thom died on November 7, 1985[5].
  • A child of Alexander Thom was Archibald S Thom[9].
  • Alexander Thom held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Alexander Thom worked as an engineer[6].
  • Alexander Thom's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Alexander Thom's employers was University of Oxford[11].
  • Among Alexander Thom's employers was University of Glasgow[12].
  • Alexander Thom was educated at University of Glasgow[13].
  • Alexander Thom was educated at University of Strathclyde[14].
  • Alexander Thom was educated at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Alexander Thom's doctoral advisor was John Dewar Cormack[16].
  • Alexander Thom received the Doctor of Science[17].
  • Alexander Thom is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander Thom's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander Thom supervised Leslie Woods as a doctoral student[20].
  • Alexander Thom earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Alexander Thom's family name is recorded as Thom[22].
  • Alexander Thom's given name is recorded as Alexander[23].
  • Alexander Thom's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Thom's place of birth was Carradale[2]. He was born on March 26, 1894[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[13], a public research university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1451[27], headquartered in Glasgow[28] and University of Strathclyde[14], a public university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1796[31], headquartered in Glasgow[32]. Alexander Thom's doctoral advisor was John Dewar Cormack[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Oxford[11], a collegiate university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1096[35], headquartered in Oxford[36] and University of Glasgow[12], a public research university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1451[39], headquartered in Glasgow[40]. Alexander Thom supervised Leslie Woods as a doctoral student[20].

Recognition

Alexander Thom received the Doctor of Science[17].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Thom was Archibald S Thom[9].

Death and Burial

Alexander Thom died on November 7, 1985[5]. He died in Fort William[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Thom has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Thom born?

Alexander Thom's place of birth was Carradale[2].

Where did Alexander Thom die?

Alexander Thom died in Fort William[4].

What did Alexander Thom do for work?

Alexander Thom worked as engineer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexander Thom go to school?

Alexander Thom was educated at University of Glasgow[13], University of Strathclyde[14], and University of Glasgow[15].

What awards did Alexander Thom receive?

Honors received include Doctor of Science[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Thom, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Archibald S Thom
    Place of birth Carradale
    Employer University of Oxford, University of Glasgow
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