John Wellesley Thomas

British Army general
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Summary

John Wellesley Thomas was born on May 22, 1822[1], in Bath[2]. He died on February 6, 1908[3], in Bath[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Frederick Jennings Thomas[8]
  • Mother: Susannah Atherley[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Position held: Colonel of the Royal Hampshire Regiment[11]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13]
  • Member of: 40th Regiment of Foot[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: British Army[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[17], lieutenant general[18]
  • Participated in conflict: First Anglo-Afghan War[19]
  • Family name: Thomas[20]
  • Given name: John[21], Wellesley[22]
  • Described by source: The Times[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Date of burial or cremation: February 10, 1908[25]
  • Writing language: English[26]

Why It Matters

John Wellesley Thomas is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was John Wellesley Thomas born?

John Wellesley Thomas's place of birth was Bath[2].

Where did John Wellesley Thomas die?

John Wellesley Thomas died in Bath[4].

Who were John Wellesley Thomas's parents?

John Wellesley Thomas's father was Frederick Jennings Thomas[8]. John Wellesley Thomas's mother was Susannah Atherley[9].

What did John Wellesley Thomas do for work?

John Wellesley Thomas worked as a military personnel[5].

What awards did John Wellesley Thomas receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Obituary: John Wellesley Thomas. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father → Frederick Jennings Thomas
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