Alfred De Forest

American engineer (1888–1945)
Person human Q107170028
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Alfred De Forest

Summary

Alfred De Forest is a human[1]. He was born on +1888-04-07T00:00:00Z[2]. He died in Marlborough[3]. He died on +1945-04-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an engineer[5].

Key Facts

  • Alfred De Forest died in Marlborough[3].
  • Alfred De Forest was born on +1888-04-07T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Alfred De Forest died on +1945-04-05T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Marlborough[6].
  • Among Alfred De Forest's spouses was Izette de Forest[7].
  • Alfred De Forest worked as an engineer[5].
  • Alfred De Forest's field of work was metallurgy[8].
  • Among Alfred De Forest's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9].
  • A notable student of Alfred De Forest was Charles E. Crede[10].
  • Alfred De Forest received the Edward Longstreth Medal[11].
  • Alfred De Forest is recorded as male[12].
  • Alfred De Forest's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alfred De Forest supervised Jack Ralph Benjamin as a doctoral student[14].
  • Alfred De Forest's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 219475932[15].
  • Alfred De Forest's family name is recorded as De Forest[16].
  • Alfred De Forest's given name is recorded as Alfred[17].
  • Alfred De Forest's given name is recorded as Victor[18].
  • Alfred De Forest's relative is recorded as Ernest Taves[19].
  • Alfred De Forest's relative is recorded as Taber de Forest Jr.[20].
  • Alfred De Forest's Prabook ID is recorded as 3768666[21].

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Origins and Family

Alfred De Forest was born on +1888-04-07T00:00:00Z[2].

Career and Affiliations

Alfred De Forest's professions included engineer[5]. His field of work was metallurgy[8]. Among his employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9]. A notable student of him was Charles E. Crede[10]. He supervised Jack Ralph Benjamin as a doctoral student[14].

Recognition

Alfred De Forest received the Edward Longstreth Medal[11].

Personal Life

Among Alfred De Forest's spouses was Izette de Forest[7].

Death and Burial

Alfred De Forest died on +1945-04-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Marlborough[3]. He is buried at Marlborough[6].

FAQs

Where did Alfred De Forest die?

Alfred De Forest died in Marlborough[3].

Who was Alfred De Forest married to?

Alfred De Forest's spouses include Izette de Forest[7].

What did Alfred De Forest do for work?

Alfred De Forest worked as engineer[5].

What awards did Alfred De Forest receive?

Honors received include Edward Longstreth Medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Prabook. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . mit.primo.exlibrisgroup.com. mit.primo.exlibrisgroup.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . library.mit.edu. library.mit.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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