William Beach Thomas

British author and war correspondent (1868–1957)
Person human Q15968007
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William Beach Thomas

Summary

William Beach Thomas is a human[1]. Born in Godmanchester[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1868[3]. He died on May 12, 1957[4]. He worked as a journalist[5] and war correspondent[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Godmanchester[2], William Beach Thomas…
  • William Beach Thomas was born on May 22, 1868[3].
  • William Beach Thomas died on May 12, 1957[4].
  • William Beach Thomas's father was Daniel George Thomas[8].
  • William Beach Thomas was married to Helen Dorothea Vernon-Harcourt[9].
  • William Beach Thomas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William Beach Thomas worked as a journalist[5].
  • William Beach Thomas's professions included war correspondent[6].
  • William Beach Thomas's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[11].
  • William Beach Thomas's education included a stint at Christ Church[12].
  • William Beach Thomas received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • William Beach Thomas is recorded as male[14].
  • William Beach Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Beach Thomas's Commons category is recorded as William Beach Thomas[16].
  • William Beach Thomas's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[17].
  • William Beach Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • William Beach Thomas's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Beach Thomas's given name is recorded as Beach[20].
  • William Beach Thomas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • William Beach Thomas's has written for is recorded as The Atlantic[22].

Body

Origins and Family

William Beach Thomas was born in Godmanchester[2]. He was born on May 22, 1868[3]. His father was Daniel George Thomas[8].

Education

Educated at Shrewsbury School[11], a secondary school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1552[25] and Christ Church[12], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Oxford[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5] and war correspondent[6].

Recognition

William Beach Thomas received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Personal Life

Among William Beach Thomas's spouses was Helen Dorothea Vernon-Harcourt[9].

Death and Burial

William Beach Thomas died on May 12, 1957[4].

Why It Matters

William Beach Thomas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was William Beach Thomas born?

Born in Godmanchester[2], William Beach Thomas…

Who were William Beach Thomas's parents?

William Beach Thomas's father was Daniel George Thomas[8].

Who was William Beach Thomas married to?

William Beach Thomas's spouses include Helen Dorothea Vernon-Harcourt[9].

What did William Beach Thomas do for work?

William Beach Thomas worked as journalist[5] and war correspondent[6].

Where did William Beach Thomas go to school?

William Beach Thomas was educated at Shrewsbury School[11] and Christ Church[12].

What awards did William Beach Thomas receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Daniel George Thomas
    Occupation journalist, war correspondent
    Citizenship
    Family name Thomas
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