Thomas Ken
Bishop of Bath and Wells (1637-1711)
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Summary
Thomas Ken was born on July 1, 1637[1], in Berkhamsted[2]. He died on March 19, 1711[3], in Longleat[4]. He worked as a hymnwriter[5], Anglican priest[6], Anglican theologian[7], and bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[10]
- Position held: Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[11]
- Educated at: Winchester College[12], Magdalen Hall[13]
- Notable work: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow[14]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Thomas Ken[17]
- Family name: Q108320638[18]
- Given name: Thomas[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
Why It Matters
Thomas Ken has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Ken born?
Thomas Ken was born in Berkhamsted[2].
Where did Thomas Ken die?
Thomas Ken died in Longleat[4].
What did Thomas Ken do for work?
Thomas Ken worked as a hymnwriter[5], Anglican priest[6], Anglican theologian[7], and bishop[8].
Where did Thomas Ken go to school?
Thomas Ken was educated at Winchester College[12] and Magdalen Hall[13].