Thomas Birch
English historian (1705-1766)
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Summary
Thomas Birch was born on November 23, 1705[1], in Clerkenwell[2]. He died on January 9, 1766[3], in London[4]. He worked as a historian[5], translator[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[11], United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: parson[13]
- Position held: secretary of the Royal Society[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[15]
- Member of: Royal Society[16]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Thomas Birch (Historian)[19]
- Cause of death: horse fall[20]
- Family name: Birch[21]
- Given name: Thomas[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Depicted by: Thomas Birch[24]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Birch (Historian)[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
Thomas Birch has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Birch born?
Thomas Birch was born in Clerkenwell[2].
Where did Thomas Birch die?
Thomas Birch passed away in London[4].
What did Thomas Birch do for work?
Thomas Birch worked as a historian[5], translator[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and biographer[9].
What awards did Thomas Birch receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].