Thomas Davis

Irish writer and activist (1814-1845)
Person human Q7788880
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Summary

Thomas Davis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mallow[2]. He was born on October 14, 1814[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on September 16, 1845[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Davis's place of birth was Mallow[2].
  • Thomas Davis passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Thomas Davis was born on October 14, 1814[3].
  • Thomas Davis was born on 1814[11].
  • Thomas Davis died on September 16, 1845[5].
  • Thomas Davis died on 1845[12].
  • Thomas Davis is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery[13].
  • Thomas Davis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Davis worked as a writer[6].
  • Thomas Davis worked as a poet[7].
  • Thomas Davis's professions included politician[8].
  • Thomas Davis's professions included journalist[9].
  • Thomas Davis held the position of Auditor of the College Historical Society[15].
  • Thomas Davis's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Davis is A Nation Once Again[17].
  • Thomas Davis's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[18].
  • Thomas Davis is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Davis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Davis's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Davis (Irish writer)[21].
  • Thomas Davis's archives at is recorded as Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[22].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[23].
  • The cause of death was scarlet fever[24].
  • Thomas Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[25].
  • Thomas Davis's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Davis's given name is recorded as Osborne[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Davis was born in Mallow[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1814[3] and 1814[11].

Education

Thomas Davis was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], and journalist[9]. Thomas Davis held the position of Auditor of the College Historical Society[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Davis is A Nation Once Again[17].

Personal Life

Thomas Davis's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 16, 1845[5] and 1845[12]. Thomas Davis died in Dublin[4]. Recorded cause of death include tuberculosis[23] and scarlet fever[24]. Burial took place at Mount Jerome Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Thomas Davis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Davis born?

Thomas Davis was born in Mallow[2].

Where did Thomas Davis die?

Thomas Davis passed away in Dublin[4].

What did Thomas Davis do for work?

Thomas Davis worked as writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Thomas Davis go to school?

Thomas Davis was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . gutenberg.org. gutenberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Thomas, Osborne
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject Irish Traditional Music
    Place of birth → Mallow
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Library of the World's Best Literature +3
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/35551|batch #35551]]: add P1810 to P8034"
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