David Stevenson

British civil engineer and lighthouse designer (1815–1886)
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David Stevenson

Summary

David Stevenson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 11, 1815[3]. He passed away in North Berwick[4]. He died on July 17, 1886[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and civil engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Stevenson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • David Stevenson died in North Berwick[4].
  • David Stevenson was born on January 11, 1815[3].
  • David Stevenson died on July 17, 1886[5].
  • David Stevenson is buried at Dean Cemetery[9].
  • David Stevenson's father was Robert Stevenson[10].
  • David Stevenson's mother was Jane Smith[11].
  • Among David Stevenson's spouses was Elizabeth Mackay[12].
  • A child of David Stevenson was David A Stevenson[13].
  • A child of David Stevenson was Charles A Stevenson[14].
  • David Stevenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • David Stevenson's professions included engineer[6].
  • David Stevenson's professions included civil engineer[7].
  • David Stevenson was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • David Stevenson's education included a stint at Royal High School[17].
  • David Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • David Stevenson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • David Stevenson is recorded as male[20].
  • David Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Stevenson's Commons category is recorded as David Stevenson (engineer)[22].
  • David Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson[23].
  • David Stevenson's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • David Stevenson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • David Stevenson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • David Stevenson's sibling is recorded as Thomas Stevenson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Stevenson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 11, 1815[3]. His father was Robert Stevenson[10]. His mother was Jane Smith[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[17], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and civil engineer[7].

Recognition

David Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

Personal Life

Among David Stevenson's spouses was Elizabeth Mackay[12]. Children include David A Stevenson[13], a civil engineer[35], 1854–1938[36], of United Kingdom[37] and Charles A Stevenson[14], an engineer[38], 1855–1950[39], of United Kingdom[40].

Death and Burial

David Stevenson died on July 17, 1886[5]. He died in North Berwick[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

David Stevenson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was David Stevenson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], David Stevenson…

Where did David Stevenson die?

David Stevenson died in North Berwick[4].

Who were David Stevenson's parents?

David Stevenson's father was Robert Stevenson[10]. David Stevenson's mother was Jane Smith[11].

Who was David Stevenson married to?

David Stevenson's spouses include Elizabeth Mackay[12].

What did David Stevenson do for work?

David Stevenson worked as engineer[6] and civil engineer[7].

Where did David Stevenson go to school?

David Stevenson was educated at University of Edinburgh[16] and Royal High School[17].

What awards did David Stevenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Edinburgh, Royal High School
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    Place of death North Berwick
    Mother Jane Smith
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