William Taylor Thom

American geologist
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William Taylor Thom

Summary

William Taylor Thom is a human[1]. Born in Roanoke[2], he… he was born on June 9, 1891[3]. He passed away in Ashland[4]. He died on May 22, 1979[5]. He worked as a geologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Roanoke[2], William Taylor Thom…
  • William Taylor Thom passed away in Ashland[4].
  • William Taylor Thom was born on June 9, 1891[3].
  • William Taylor Thom died on May 22, 1979[5].
  • William Taylor Thom worked as a geologist[6].
  • William Taylor Thom is recorded as male[7].
  • William Taylor Thom's instance of is recorded as human[8].
  • William Taylor Thom supervised John Tuzo Wilson as a doctoral student[9].
  • William Taylor Thom's family name is recorded as Thom[10].
  • William Taylor Thom's given name is recorded as William[11].
  • William Taylor Thom's given name is recorded as Taylor[12].

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Origins and Family

William Taylor Thom's place of birth was Roanoke[2]. He was born on June 9, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

William Taylor Thom worked as a geologist[6]. He supervised John Tuzo Wilson as a doctoral student[9].

Death and Burial

William Taylor Thom died on May 22, 1979[5]. He passed away in Ashland[4].

FAQs

Where was William Taylor Thom born?

William Taylor Thom was born in Roanoke[2].

Where did William Taylor Thom die?

William Taylor Thom passed away in Ashland[4].

What did William Taylor Thom do for work?

William Taylor Thom worked as geologist[6].

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Ashland
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 117730890
    Gnd id 117730890
    Doctoral student John Tuzo Wilson
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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