Thomas Newcomen

English inventor, ironmonger and Baptist lay preacher (1664-1729)
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Thomas Newcomen

Summary

Thomas Newcomen is a human[1]. Born in Dartmouth[2], he… he was born on February 28, 1664[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 5, 1729[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], ironmonger[7], and mechanic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (604 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dartmouth[2], Thomas Newcomen…
  • Thomas Newcomen died in London[4].
  • Thomas Newcomen was born on February 28, 1664[3].
  • Thomas Newcomen died on August 5, 1729[5].
  • Thomas Newcomen is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[10].
  • Thomas Newcomen held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Thomas Newcomen worked as an inventor[6].
  • Thomas Newcomen worked as an ironmonger[7].
  • Thomas Newcomen's professions included mechanic[8].
  • Thomas Newcomen's religion is recorded as Baptists[12].
  • Thomas Newcomen is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Newcomen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Newcomen's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Newcomen[15].
  • Thomas Newcomen's family name is recorded as Newcomen[16].
  • Thomas Newcomen's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Newcomen's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Thomas Newcomen[18].
  • Thomas Newcomen's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Thomas Newcomen's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Thomas Newcomen's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Thomas Newcomen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Thomas Newcomen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[23].
  • Thomas Newcomen's has works in the collection is recorded as The Henry Ford[24].
  • Thomas Newcomen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dartmouth[2], Thomas Newcomen… he was born on February 28, 1664[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], ironmonger[7], and mechanic[8].

Personal Life

Thomas Newcomen's religion is recorded as Baptists[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Newcomen died on August 5, 1729[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Newcomen include Newcomen atmospheric engine[26].

Why It Matters

Thomas Newcomen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (604 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by James Watt[29], an engineer[30], 1736–1819[31], of Scotland[32], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[33], specialised in mechanical engineering[34].

He is credited with the discovery of Newcomen atmospheric engine[35]. Entities named for him include Newcomen atmospheric engine[26].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Newcomen born?

Thomas Newcomen was born in Dartmouth[2].

Where did Thomas Newcomen die?

Thomas Newcomen passed away in London[4].

What did Thomas Newcomen do for work?

Thomas Newcomen worked as inventor[6], ironmonger[7], and mechanic[8].

Who did Thomas Newcomen influence?

Thomas Newcomen has been cited as an influence by James Watt[29].

What did Thomas Newcomen discover?

Thomas Newcomen is credited as discoverer of Newcomen atmospheric engine[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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