Thomas Dunn English

American state and federal politician (1819-1902)
Person human Q543060
Thomas Dunn English
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Thomas Dunn English

Summary

Thomas Dunn English is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on June 29, 1819[3]. He died in Newark[4]. He died on April 1, 1902[5]. He worked as a politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Dunn English was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Thomas Dunn English died in Newark[4].
  • Thomas Dunn English was born on June 29, 1819[3].
  • Thomas Dunn English was born on 1819[12].
  • Thomas Dunn English died on April 1, 1902[5].
  • Thomas Dunn English died on 1902[13].
  • Thomas Dunn English is buried at Fairmount Cemetery[14].
  • Thomas Dunn English held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included playwright[7].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Thomas Dunn English's professions included journalist[10].
  • Thomas Dunn English held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Thomas Dunn English held the position of Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[17].
  • Thomas Dunn English's education included a stint at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Dunn English is Ben Bolt[19].
  • Thomas Dunn English is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Dunn English's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Dunn English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Thomas Dunn English's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Dunn English[23].
  • Thomas Dunn English's family name is recorded as English[24].
  • Thomas Dunn English's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Dunn English's work location is recorded as Trenton[26].
  • Thomas Dunn English's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Dunn English's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 29, 1819[3] and 1819[12].

Education

Thomas Dunn English was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Member of the New Jersey General Assembly[17], a position[30], in United States[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Dunn English is Ben Bolt[19].

Personal Life

Thomas Dunn English was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 1, 1902[5] and 1902[13]. Thomas Dunn English passed away in Newark[4]. He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Thomas Dunn English ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Dunn English born?

Thomas Dunn English was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Thomas Dunn English die?

Thomas Dunn English passed away in Newark[4].

What did Thomas Dunn English do for work?

Thomas Dunn English worked as politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Thomas Dunn English go to school?

Thomas Dunn English was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → thomas-dunn-english
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Position held → member of the United States House of Representatives, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
    Place of burial → Fairmount Cemetery
    Described by source → Library of the World's Best Literature
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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