Alfred Noble

American civil engineer (1844-1914)
Person human Q25209610
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Summary

Alfred Noble is a human[1]. He was born in Livonia[2]. He was born on August 7, 1844[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 19, 1914[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Noble's place of birth was Livonia[2].
  • Alfred Noble passed away in New York City[4].
  • Alfred Noble was born on August 7, 1844[3].
  • Alfred Noble died on April 19, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].
  • Alfred Noble held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Alfred Noble worked as an engineer[6].
  • Alfred Noble worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Alfred Noble worked as a railway engineer[8].
  • Alfred Noble was educated at University of Michigan[12].
  • Alfred Noble received the Elliott Cresson Medal[13].
  • Alfred Noble was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Alfred Noble is recorded as male[15].
  • Alfred Noble's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alfred Noble's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Noble (Bauingenieur)[17].
  • Alfred Noble's family name is recorded as Noble[18].
  • Alfred Noble's given name is recorded as Alfred[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Livonia[2], Alfred Noble… he was born on August 7, 1844[3].

Education

Alfred Noble was educated at University of Michigan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8].

Recognition

Alfred Noble received the Elliott Cresson Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Alfred Noble died on April 19, 1914[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alfred Noble ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Noble born?

Alfred Noble was born in Livonia[2].

Where did Alfred Noble die?

Alfred Noble passed away in New York City[4].

What did Alfred Noble do for work?

Alfred Noble worked as engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8].

Where did Alfred Noble go to school?

Alfred Noble was educated at University of Michigan[12].

What awards did Alfred Noble receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Transpoman · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → engineer, civil engineer, railway engineer
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