Thomas Manning (sinologist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Manning (sinologist)

British Sinologist

Date of Birth: 08-Nov-1772

Place of Birth: Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-May-1840

Profession: writer, physician, explorer

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Thomas Manning (November 8, 1772 – 1840) is considered the first lay Chinese studies scholar in Europe and was the first Englishman to enter Lhasa, the holy city of Tibet.