Thomas Simpson

Summary

Thomas Simpson is a human^[1]. He was born in Dingwall^[2]. He was born on July 2, 1808^[3]. He passed away in Turtle River^[4]. He died on June 14, 1840^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6] and fur trader^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Dingwall^[2], Thomas Simpson…
• Thomas Simpson died in Turtle River^[4].
• Thomas Simpson was born on July 2, 1808^[3].
• Thomas Simpson died on June 14, 1840^[5].
• Thomas Simpson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• Thomas Simpson worked as an explorer^[6].
• Thomas Simpson's professions included fur trader^[7].
• Thomas Simpson's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen^[10].
• Thomas Simpson received the Founder’s Medal^[11].
• Thomas Simpson received the Person of National Historic Significance^[12].
• Thomas Simpson is recorded as male^[13].
• Thomas Simpson's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Thomas Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson^[15].
• Thomas Simpson's given name is recorded as Thomas^[16].
• Thomas Simpson's relative is recorded as Aemilius Simpson^[17].
• Thomas Simpson's relative is recorded as George Simpson^[18].
• Thomas Simpson's manner of death is recorded as suicide^[19].
• Thomas Simpson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[20].
• Thomas Simpson's described by source is recorded as The life and travels of Thomas Simpson, the Arctic discoverer^[21].
• Thomas Simpson's sibling is recorded as Alexander Simpson^[22].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Simpson was born in Dingwall^[2]. He was born on July 2, 1808^[3].

Education

Thomas Simpson was educated at University of Aberdeen^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6] and fur trader^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Founder’s Medal^[11], a science award^[23], in United Kingdom^[24], founded in 1831^[25] and Person of National Historic Significance^[12], an award^[26], in Canada^[27].

Death and Burial

Thomas Simpson died on June 14, 1840^[5]. He passed away in Turtle River^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Simpson include Simpson Strait^[28], a strait^[29], in Canada^[30].

Why It Matters

Thomas Simpson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Entities named for him include Simpson Strait^[28], a strait^[29], in Canada^[30].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Simpson born?

Thomas Simpson was born in Dingwall^[2].

Where did Thomas Simpson die?

Thomas Simpson died in Turtle River^[4].

What did Thomas Simpson do for work?

Thomas Simpson worked as explorer^[6] and fur trader^[7].

Where did Thomas Simpson go to school?

Thomas Simpson was educated at University of Aberdeen^[10].

What awards did Thomas Simpson receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal^[11] and Person of National Historic Significance^[12].