Charles Francis Jenkins
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Summary
Charles Francis Jenkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dayton[2]. He was born on August 22, 1867[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 6, 1934[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Dayton[2].
- Charles Francis Jenkins passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- Charles Francis Jenkins was born on August 22, 1867[3].
- Charles Francis Jenkins was born on 1867[9].
- Charles Francis Jenkins died on June 6, 1934[5].
- Charles Francis Jenkins died on 1934[10].
- Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[11].
- Charles Francis Jenkins held citizenship in United States[12].
- Charles Francis Jenkins worked as an inventor[6].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's professions included writer[7].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's education included a stint at Richmond High School[13].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Francis Jenkins is Jenkins Mirror Drum[14].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Francis Jenkins is Phantoscope[15].
- Charles Francis Jenkins received the Elliott Cresson Medal[16].
- Charles Francis Jenkins received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
- Charles Francis Jenkins received the John Scott Award[18].
- Charles Francis Jenkins is recorded as male[19].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's Commons category is recorded as Charles Francis Jenkins[21].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's family name is recorded as Jenkins[22].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[25].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
- Charles Francis Jenkins's P14750 is recorded as B81C-B880-FFF9-9F7B-3F07[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Dayton[2], Charles Francis Jenkins… Recorded date of birth include August 22, 1867[3] and 1867[9].
Education
Charles Francis Jenkins was educated at Richmond High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and writer[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Jenkins Mirror Drum[14], an invention[28], founded in 1928[29] and Phantoscope[15], an invention[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], a nonprofit organization[34], in United States[35], founded in 1973[36], headquartered in North Canton[37]; and John Scott Award[18], a science award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1816[40].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 6, 1934[5] and 1934[10]. Charles Francis Jenkins died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Charles Francis Jenkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of television[43], a type of mass media[44].
FAQs
Where was Charles Francis Jenkins born?
Charles Francis Jenkins was born in Dayton[2].
Where did Charles Francis Jenkins die?
Charles Francis Jenkins died in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Charles Francis Jenkins do for work?
Charles Francis Jenkins worked as inventor[6] and writer[7].
Where did Charles Francis Jenkins go to school?
Charles Francis Jenkins was educated at Richmond High School[13].
What awards did Charles Francis Jenkins receive?
Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16], National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], and John Scott Award[18].
What did Charles Francis Jenkins discover?
Charles Francis Jenkins is credited as discoverer of television[43].