Thomas Brown
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Summary
Thomas Brown was born on January 9, 1778[1], in Wigtownshire[2]. He died on April 2, 1820[3], in London[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], physician[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1820[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Native language: Scottish English[12]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[13]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], American Antiquarian Society[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Thomas Brown (philosopher)[19]
- Family name: Brown[20]
- Given name: Thomas[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], Latin[28]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Brown (philosopher)[29]
- Different from: Thomas Browne[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[31]
- Writing language: English[32], Latin[33]
Why It Matters
Thomas Brown has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by James Braid[36], a hypnotist[37], 1795–1860[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39] and John Elliotson[40], a physician[41], 1791–1868[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[44].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Brown born?
Thomas Brown's place of birth was Wigtownshire[2].
Where did Thomas Brown die?
Thomas Brown passed away in London[4].
What did Thomas Brown do for work?
Thomas Brown worked as a philosopher[5], physician[6], and poet[7].
Where did Thomas Brown go to school?
Thomas Brown was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].
What awards did Thomas Brown receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
Who did Thomas Brown influence?
Thomas Brown has been cited as an influence by James Braid[36] and John Elliotson[40].