Thomas Cook
English founder of the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son (1808–1892)
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Summary
Thomas Cook was born on November 22, 1808[1], in Melbourne[2]. He died on July 18, 1892[3], in Leicester[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,597 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Welford Road Cemetery[7], Leicester[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Thomas Cook[12]
- Family name: Cook[13]
- Given name: Thomas[14]
- Official website: http://www.thomascook.com/[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- Different from: Thomas Cook Group[19]
- P14536: 385398[20]
Why It Matters
Thomas Cook has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Cook born?
Thomas Cook was born in Melbourne[2].
Where did Thomas Cook die?
Thomas Cook died in Leicester[4].
What did Thomas Cook do for work?
Thomas Cook worked as an entrepreneur[5].