Thomas Davis

Irish writer and activist (1814-1845)
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Thomas Davis

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. 2d 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)
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