Charles Baird

British engineer
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Charles Baird

Summary

Charles Baird is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on December 20, 1766[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 10, 1843[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Baird was born in Scotland[2].
  • Charles Baird died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Charles Baird was born on December 20, 1766[3].
  • Charles Baird died on December 10, 1843[5].
  • Charles Baird is buried at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].
  • Charles Baird held citizenship in Scotland[11].
  • Charles Baird worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Charles Baird worked as an engineer[7].
  • Charles Baird's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Charles Baird received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12].
  • Charles Baird received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[13].
  • Charles Baird received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14].
  • Charles Baird is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Baird's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Baird's Commons category is recorded as Charles Baird[17].
  • Charles Baird's family name is recorded as Baird[18].
  • Charles Baird's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles Baird's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[20].
  • Charles Baird's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[21].
  • Charles Baird's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Charles Baird's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Charles Baird's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Baird was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on December 20, 1766[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12], a grade of an order[25], in Russian Empire[26]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[13], a grade of an order[27], in Russian Empire[28]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30].

Death and Burial

Charles Baird died on December 10, 1843[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Baird ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Charles Baird born?

Charles Baird was born in Scotland[2].

Where did Charles Baird die?

Charles Baird passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Charles Baird do for work?

Charles Baird worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

What awards did Charles Baird receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[13], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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