Thomas Major
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Thomas Major
Summary
Thomas Major is a human[1]. He was born in Buckinghamshire[2]. He was born on January 17, 1720[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 30, 1799[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], visual artist[7], copper engraver[8], illustrator[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Thomas Major was born in Buckinghamshire[2].
- Thomas Major died in London[4].
- Thomas Major was born on January 17, 1720[3].
- Thomas Major was born on 1714[12].
- Thomas Major was born on 1714[13].
- Thomas Major died on December 30, 1799[5].
- Thomas Major died on January 1, 1799[14].
- Thomas Major's professions included engraver[6].
- Thomas Major worked as a visual artist[7].
- Thomas Major's professions included copper engraver[8].
- Thomas Major's professions included illustrator[9].
- Thomas Major's professions included publisher[10].
- Thomas Major worked as a bookseller[15].
- Thomas Major's field of work was visual arts[16].
- Thomas Major's field of work was copper engraving technique[17].
- Thomas Major's field of work was book illustration[18].
- Thomas Major's field of work was publishing[19].
- Thomas Major's field of work was bookselling[20].
- A notable student of Thomas Major was John Pye[21].
- Thomas Major was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
- Thomas Major is recorded as male[23].
- Thomas Major's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Thomas Major's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Major[25].
- Thomas Major's family name is recorded as Major[26].
- Thomas Major's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Thomas Major's place of birth was Buckinghamshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1720[3] and 1714[12].
Education
Studied under Q280936[28], an engraver[29], 1707–1783[30], of France[31] and Hubert-François Gravelot[32], a painter[33], 1699–1773[34], of France[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include engraver[6], visual artist[7], copper engraver[8], illustrator[9], publisher[10], and bookseller[15]. Fields of work include visual arts[16], a type of arts[36]; copper engraving technique[17], a visual arts technique[37]; book illustration[18], a genre[38]; publishing[19], an industry[39], in Germany[40]; and bookselling[20], an industry[41]. A notable student of Thomas Major was John Pye[21].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 30, 1799[5] and January 1, 1799[14]. Thomas Major passed away in London[4].
Why It Matters
Thomas Major ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Major born?
Born in Buckinghamshire[2], Thomas Major…
Where did Thomas Major die?
Thomas Major died in London[4].
What did Thomas Major do for work?
Thomas Major worked as engraver[6], visual artist[7], copper engraver[8], illustrator[9], and publisher[10].