Thomas William Kirk

New Zealand zoologist (1856–1936)
Person human Q7795156
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Thomas William Kirk

Summary

Thomas William Kirk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Coventry[2]. He was born on January 1, 1856[3]. He died in Horowhenua District[4]. He died on January 1, 1936[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], malacologist[7], botanical collector[8], and biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas William Kirk was born in Coventry[2].
  • Thomas William Kirk passed away in Horowhenua District[4].
  • Thomas William Kirk was born on January 1, 1856[3].
  • Thomas William Kirk was born on June 30, 1856[11].
  • Thomas William Kirk died on January 1, 1936[5].
  • Thomas William Kirk died on May 19, 1936[12].
  • Thomas William Kirk's father was Thomas Kirk[13].
  • Thomas William Kirk's mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].
  • Thomas William Kirk held citizenship in New Zealand[15].
  • Thomas William Kirk worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Thomas William Kirk's professions included malacologist[7].
  • Thomas William Kirk's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Thomas William Kirk's professions included biologist[9].
  • Among Thomas William Kirk's employers was New Zealand Geological Survey[16].
  • Among Thomas William Kirk's employers was New Zealand Department of Agriculture[17].
  • Thomas William Kirk was educated at Auckland Grammar School[18].
  • Thomas William Kirk was a member of Royal Society Te Apārangi[19].
  • Thomas William Kirk was a member of Royal Microscopical Society[20].
  • Thomas William Kirk was a member of Linnean Society of London[21].
  • Thomas William Kirk is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas William Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas William Kirk's Commons category is recorded as Thomas William Kirk[24].
  • Thomas William Kirk's family name is recorded as Kikr[25].
  • Thomas William Kirk's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas William Kirk's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas William Kirk's place of birth was Coventry[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1856[3] and June 30, 1856[11]. His father was Thomas Kirk[13]. His mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].

Education

Thomas William Kirk's education included a stint at Auckland Grammar School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], malacologist[7], botanical collector[8], and biologist[9]. Employers include New Zealand Geological Survey[16], a publishing house[28], in New Zealand[29] and New Zealand Department of Agriculture[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1936[5] and May 19, 1936[12]. Thomas William Kirk died in Horowhenua District[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas William Kirk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Thomas William Kirk born?

Thomas William Kirk's place of birth was Coventry[2].

Where did Thomas William Kirk die?

Thomas William Kirk passed away in Horowhenua District[4].

Who were Thomas William Kirk's parents?

Thomas William Kirk's father was Thomas Kirk[13]. Thomas William Kirk's mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].

What did Thomas William Kirk do for work?

Thomas William Kirk worked as zoologist[6], malacologist[7], botanical collector[8], and biologist[9].

Where did Thomas William Kirk go to school?

Thomas William Kirk was educated at Auckland Grammar School[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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