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Herb Thomas

American racecar driver (1923-2000)
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Herb Thomas

Summary

Herb Thomas is a human[1]. Born in Harnett County[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1923[3]. He died in North Carolina[4]. He died on August 9, 2000[5]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Harnett County[2], Herb Thomas…
  • Herb Thomas passed away in North Carolina[4].
  • Herb Thomas was born on April 6, 1923[3].
  • Herb Thomas died on August 9, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at North Carolina[8].
  • Herb Thomas held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Herb Thomas's professions included racing automobile driver[6].
  • Herb Thomas received the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[10].
  • Herb Thomas is recorded as male[11].
  • Herb Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[13].
  • Herb Thomas's sport is recorded as auto racing[14].
  • Herb Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[15].
  • Herb Thomas's given name is recorded as Herb[16].
  • Herb Thomas's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Herb Thomas's place of birth was Harnett County[2]. He was born on April 6, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Herb Thomas's professions included racing automobile driver[6].

Recognition

Herb Thomas received the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

Herb Thomas died on August 9, 2000[5]. He passed away in North Carolina[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[13]. Burial took place at North Carolina[8].

Why It Matters

Herb Thomas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Herb Thomas born?

Born in Harnett County[2], Herb Thomas…

Where did Herb Thomas die?

Herb Thomas passed away in North Carolina[4].

What did Herb Thomas do for work?

Herb Thomas worked as racing automobile driver[6].

What awards did Herb Thomas receive?

Honors received include North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[10].

Related Entities

North Carolina United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Driver Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Skivsamlare · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport → auto racing
    Place of burial → North Carolina
    Place of birth → Harnett County
    Award received → —
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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