Charles Algernon Parsons
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Summary
Charles Algernon Parsons was born on June 13, 1854[1], in London[2]. He died on February 11, 1931[3], in Kingston[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,234 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Kingston Harbour[9]
- Place of burial: St John's College[10]
- Father: William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[11]
- Mother: Mary Rosse[12]
- Spouse: Katharine, Lady Parsons[13]
- Child: Rachel Parsons[14], Algernon George Parsons[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Field of work: steam turbine[18]
- Position held: High Sheriff of Northumberland[19]
- Employer: Heaton[20]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[21], St John's College[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24], Copley Medal[25], Faraday Medal[26], Rumford Medal[27], Albert Medal[28], Franklin Medal[29], Bessemer Gold Medal[30], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[31], Companion of the Order of the Bath[32], Doctor of Sciences[33], Doctor of Engineering[34], Grashof Commemorative Medal[35], Order of Merit[36]
- Member of: Royal Society[37], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[38], Russian Academy of Sciences[39], National Academy of Sciences[40], Institution of Civil Engineers[41], British Science Association[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Commons category: Charles Algernon Parsons[44]
- Cause of death: peripheral neuropathy[45]
- Honorific prefix: The Honourable[46], Sir[47]
- Academic degree: Master of Arts[48]
- Residence: Holeyn Hall[49]
- Family name: Parsons[50]
- Given name: Charles[51], Algernon[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Algernon Parsons[53]
- Commons gallery: Charles Algernon Parsons[54]
- Manner of death: natural causes[55]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[56], Nordisk familjebok[57], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[58], Thom's Irish Who's Who[59]
Why It Matters
Charles Algernon Parsons has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He is credited with the discovery of Parsons turbine[62].
FAQs
Where was Charles Algernon Parsons born?
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in London[2].
Where did Charles Algernon Parsons die?
Charles Algernon Parsons passed away in Kingston[4].
Who were Charles Algernon Parsons's parents?
Charles Algernon Parsons's father was William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[11]. Charles Algernon Parsons's mother was Mary Rosse[12].
Who was Charles Algernon Parsons married to?
Charles Algernon Parsons's spouses include Katharine, Lady Parsons[13].
What did Charles Algernon Parsons do for work?
Charles Algernon Parsons worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Charles Algernon Parsons go to school?
Charles Algernon Parsons was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21] and St John's College[22].
What awards did Charles Algernon Parsons receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24], Copley Medal[25], and Faraday Medal[26].
What did Charles Algernon Parsons discover?
Charles Algernon Parsons is credited as discoverer of Parsons turbine[62].