Alex Moulton

British cycle designer (1920-2012)
Person human Q715942
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Alex Moulton

Summary

Alex Moulton is a human[1]. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1920[3]. He passed away in Bath[4]. He died on December 9, 2012[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], industrial designer[7], inventor[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alex Moulton was born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2].
  • Alex Moulton passed away in Bath[4].
  • Alex Moulton was born on April 9, 1920[3].
  • Alex Moulton died on December 9, 2012[5].
  • Alex Moulton's father was John Coney Moulton[11].
  • Alex Moulton's mother was Beryl Latimer Greene[12].
  • Alex Moulton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Alex Moulton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Alex Moulton worked as an engineer[6].
  • Alex Moulton worked as an industrial designer[7].
  • Alex Moulton's professions included inventor[8].
  • Alex Moulton's professions included designer[9].
  • Among Alex Moulton's employers was Bristol Aeroplane Company[15].
  • Alex Moulton was employed by Moulton Bicycle[16].
  • Alex Moulton's education included a stint at King's College[17].
  • Alex Moulton was educated at Marlborough College[18].
  • Alex Moulton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Alex Moulton received the Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[20].
  • Alex Moulton received the Royal Designer for Industry[21].
  • Alex Moulton is recorded as male[22].
  • Alex Moulton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alex Moulton's Commons category is recorded as Moulton bicycles[24].
  • Alex Moulton's family name is recorded as Q16877481[25].
  • Alex Moulton's given name is recorded as Alex[26].
  • Alex Moulton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Alex Moulton's place of birth was Stratford-upon-Avon[2]. He was born on April 9, 1920[3]. His father was John Coney Moulton[11]. His mother was Beryl Latimer Greene[12].

Education

Educated at King's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Marlborough College[18], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1843[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], industrial designer[7], inventor[8], and designer[9]. Employers include Bristol Aeroplane Company[15], an aerospace manufacturer[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1910[37], headquartered in Filton[38] and Moulton Bicycle[16], a bicycle manufacturer[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1962[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[20], a fellowship award[44]; and Royal Designer for Industry[21], an award[45].

Death and Burial

Alex Moulton died on December 9, 2012[5]. He passed away in Bath[4].

Why It Matters

Alex Moulton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alex Moulton born?

Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], Alex Moulton…

Where did Alex Moulton die?

Alex Moulton died in Bath[4].

Who were Alex Moulton's parents?

Alex Moulton's father was John Coney Moulton[11]. Alex Moulton's mother was Beryl Latimer Greene[12].

What did Alex Moulton do for work?

Alex Moulton worked as engineer[6], industrial designer[7], inventor[8], and designer[9].

Where did Alex Moulton go to school?

Alex Moulton was educated at King's College[17] and Marlborough College[18].

What awards did Alex Moulton receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[20], and Royal Designer for Industry[21].

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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Alex Moulton, Creator of Quirky Small-Wheeled Bike, Dies at 92. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Artists of the World Online. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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