Thomas Tompion
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Thomas Tompion
Summary
Thomas Tompion is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bedfordshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1638[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 20, 1713[5]. He worked as a watchmaker[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Thomas Tompion was born in Bedfordshire[2].
- Thomas Tompion passed away in London[4].
- Thomas Tompion was born on January 1, 1638[3].
- Thomas Tompion died on November 20, 1713[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
- Thomas Tompion's professions included watchmaker[6].
- Thomas Tompion worked as an inventor[7].
- Among Thomas Tompion's employers was Royal Observatory[10].
- Thomas Tompion was a member of Worshipful Company of Clockmakers[11].
- Thomas Tompion is recorded as male[12].
- Thomas Tompion's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- Thomas Tompion's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Tompion[14].
- Thomas Tompion's given name is recorded as Thomas[15].
- Thomas Tompion's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Tompion (1638–1713), 'Father of English Clockmaking'[16].
- Thomas Tompion's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
- Thomas Tompion's Commons Creator page is recorded as Thomas Tompion[18].
- Thomas Tompion's has works in the collection is recorded as Buckingham Palace[19].
- Thomas Tompion's has works in the collection is recorded as Kew Gardens[20].
- Thomas Tompion's has works in the collection is recorded as British Museum[21].
- Thomas Tompion's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard University[22].
- Thomas Tompion's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].
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Origins and Family
Thomas Tompion was born in Bedfordshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1638[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include watchmaker[6] and inventor[7]. Among Thomas Tompion's employers was Royal Observatory[10].
Death and Burial
Thomas Tompion died on November 20, 1713[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Tompion include Tompion Medal[24], an award[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1954[27].
Why It Matters
Thomas Tompion ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]
Entities named for him include Tompion Medal[24], an award[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1954[27].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Tompion born?
Thomas Tompion was born in Bedfordshire[2].
Where did Thomas Tompion die?
Thomas Tompion passed away in London[4].