Anthony Fokker
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Summary
Anthony Fokker was born on April 6, 1890[1], in Blitar[2]. He died on December 23, 1939[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an aerospace engineer[5], engineer[6], entrepreneur[7], military flight engineer[8], and aircraft pilot[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,254 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westerveld[11]
- Spouse: Sophie Marie Elisabeth von Morgen[12], Violet Eastman[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[14], United States[15], German Reich[16]
- Native language: Dutch[17]
- Occupation: visual artist[18], artist[19], design engineer[20]
- Award received: National Aviation Hall of Fame[21], Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Anthony Fokker[24]
- Cause of death: meningitis[25]
- Residence: Kediri[26], Haarlem[27]
- Family name: Fokker[28]
- Given name: Anton[29], Herman[30], Gerard[31], Anthony[32]
- Significant event: Fokker flight Haarlem[33]
- Relative: Timon Henricus Fokker[34], Johan Pieter Fokker[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[37]
- Nickname: le Hollandais volant[38]
- Significant person: Frits Cremer[39]
Why It Matters
Anthony Fokker has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Anthony Fokker born?
Anthony Fokker's place of birth was Blitar[2].
Where did Anthony Fokker die?
Anthony Fokker died in New York City[4].
Who was Anthony Fokker married to?
Anthony Fokker's spouses include Sophie Marie Elisabeth von Morgen[12] and Violet Eastman[13].
What did Anthony Fokker do for work?
Anthony Fokker worked as an aerospace engineer[5], engineer[6], entrepreneur[7], military flight engineer[8], and aircraft pilot[9].
What awards did Anthony Fokker receive?
Honors received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[21] and Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[22].