Thomas Archibald Sprague

British botanist (1877-1958)
Person human Q2422076
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Summary

Thomas Archibald Sprague was born on October 7, 1877[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on October 22, 1958[3], in Cheltenham[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and scientific collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Thomas Bond Sprague[9]
  • Spouse: Mary Letitia Green[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Employer: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew[12]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Sprague[15]
  • Given name: Thomas[16], Archibald[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
  • Sibling: Charles Sprague[19]
  • Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[20], Auckland War Memorial Museum Herbarium[21], Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[22], National Herbarium of Victoria[23], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[24], Natural History Museum[25], National Museum of Natural History[26]

Why It Matters

Thomas Archibald Sprague has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Archibald Sprague born?

Thomas Archibald Sprague was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Thomas Archibald Sprague die?

Thomas Archibald Sprague passed away in Cheltenham[4].

Who were Thomas Archibald Sprague's parents?

Thomas Archibald Sprague's father was Thomas Bond Sprague[9].

Who was Thomas Archibald Sprague married to?

Thomas Archibald Sprague's spouses include Mary Letitia Green[10].

What did Thomas Archibald Sprague do for work?

Thomas Archibald Sprague worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and scientific collector[7].

Where did Thomas Archibald Sprague go to school?

Thomas Archibald Sprague was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Edinburgh
    Citizenship → —
    Educated at → University of Edinburgh
    Sibling → Charles Sprague
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