Cyrus West Field

Summary

Cyrus West Field is a human^[1]. He was born in Stockbridge^[2]. He was born on October 20, 1819^[3]. He died in Irvington^[4]. He died on July 12, 1892^[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], and philanthropist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Cyrus West Field was born in Stockbridge^[2].
• Cyrus West Field passed away in Irvington^[4].
• Cyrus West Field was born on October 20, 1819^[3].
• Cyrus West Field was born on November 30, 1819^[11].
• Cyrus West Field died on July 12, 1892^[5].
• Cyrus West Field is buried at Stockbridge Cemetery^[12].
• Cyrus West Field's father was David Dudley Field I^[13].
• Cyrus West Field's mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[14].
• Cyrus West Field held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Cyrus West Field worked as an entrepreneur^[6].
• Cyrus West Field's professions included financier^[7].
• Cyrus West Field's professions included inventor^[8].
• Cyrus West Field worked as a philanthropist^[9].
• A notable work attributed to Cyrus West Field is transatlantic telegraph cable^[16].
• Cyrus West Field received the Congressional Gold Medal^[17].
• Cyrus West Field is recorded as male^[18].
• Cyrus West Field's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Cyrus West Field's Commons category is recorded as Cyrus West Field^[20].
• Cyrus West Field's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch^[21].
• Cyrus West Field's family name is recorded as Field^[22].
• Cyrus West Field's given name is recorded as Cyrus^[23].
• Cyrus West Field's given name is recorded as West^[24].
• Cyrus West Field's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Cyrus West Field^[25].
• Cyrus West Field's Commons gallery is recorded as Cyrus West Field^[26].
• Cyrus West Field's described at URL is recorded as https://emuseum.nyhistory.org/objects/9/cyrus-west-field-18191892^[27].

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Origins and Family

Cyrus West Field was born in Stockbridge^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 20, 1819^[3] and November 30, 1819^[11]. His father was David Dudley Field I^[13]. His mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], and philanthropist^[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Cyrus West Field is transatlantic telegraph cable^[16]. Things named for him include Field^[28], a human settlement^[29], in Canada^[30].

Recognition

Cyrus West Field received the Congressional Gold Medal^[17].

Death and Burial

Cyrus West Field died on July 12, 1892^[5]. He passed away in Irvington^[4]. Burial took place at Stockbridge Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Cyrus West Field ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include Field^[28], a human settlement^[29], in Canada^[30].

FAQs

Where was Cyrus West Field born?

Cyrus West Field's place of birth was Stockbridge^[2].

Where did Cyrus West Field die?

Cyrus West Field passed away in Irvington^[4].

Who were Cyrus West Field's parents?

Cyrus West Field's father was David Dudley Field I^[13]. Cyrus West Field's mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[14].

What did Cyrus West Field do for work?

Cyrus West Field worked as entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], and philanthropist^[9].

What awards did Cyrus West Field receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[17].