Benjamin Banneker
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Benjamin Banneker
Summary
Benjamin Banneker is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore County[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1731[3]. He died in Oella[4]. He died on October 19, 1806[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], watchmaker[8], editor[9], and farmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #6,939 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Banneker's place of birth was Baltimore County[2].
- Benjamin Banneker died in Oella[4].
- Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9, 1731[3].
- Benjamin Banneker died on October 19, 1806[5].
- Burial took place at Mount Gilboa Chapel[12].
- Benjamin Banneker held citizenship in United States[13].
- Benjamin Banneker is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
- Benjamin Banneker's professions included mathematician[6].
- Benjamin Banneker's professions included astronomer[7].
- Benjamin Banneker's professions included watchmaker[8].
- Benjamin Banneker's professions included editor[9].
- Benjamin Banneker worked as a farmer[10].
- Benjamin Banneker worked as an inventor[15].
- Benjamin Banneker is recorded as male[16].
- Benjamin Banneker's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Benjamin Banneker's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Banneker[18].
- Benjamin Banneker's family name is recorded as Banneker[19].
- Benjamin Banneker's given name is recorded as Benjamin[20].
- Benjamin Banneker's partner in business or sport is recorded as Andrew Ellicott[21].
- Benjamin Banneker's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
- Benjamin Banneker's described by source is recorded as African American Leaders of Maryland: A Portrait Gallery[23].
- Benjamin Banneker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
- Benjamin Banneker's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Benjamin Bannaker'}[25].
- Benjamin Banneker's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Benjamin Banneker'}[26].
- Benjamin Banneker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Baltimore County[2], Benjamin Banneker… he was born on November 9, 1731[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], watchmaker[8], editor[9], farmer[10], and inventor[15].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Banneker died on October 19, 1806[5]. He passed away in Oella[4]. He is buried at Mount Gilboa Chapel[12].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Banneker ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #6,939 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Banneker born?
Benjamin Banneker's place of birth was Baltimore County[2].
Where did Benjamin Banneker die?
Benjamin Banneker died in Oella[4].
What did Benjamin Banneker do for work?
Benjamin Banneker worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], watchmaker[8], editor[9], and farmer[10].