Edwin Albert Link

American inventor and underwater diver (1904–1981)
Person human Q1294379
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Edwin Albert Link

Summary

Edwin Albert Link is a human[1]. Born in Indiana[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1904[3]. He died in Binghamton[4]. He died on September 7, 1981[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], hydronaut[7], inventor[8], entrepreneur[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Indiana[2], Edwin Albert Link…
  • Edwin Albert Link was born in Huntington[12].
  • Edwin Albert Link died in Binghamton[4].
  • Edwin Albert Link was born on July 26, 1904[3].
  • Edwin Albert Link was born on 1904[13].
  • Edwin Albert Link died on September 7, 1981[5].
  • Edwin Albert Link held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edwin Albert Link worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Edwin Albert Link's professions included hydronaut[7].
  • Edwin Albert Link worked as an inventor[8].
  • Edwin Albert Link's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • Edwin Albert Link worked as a writer[10].
  • Edwin Albert Link was educated at Binghamton High School[15].
  • Edwin Albert Link received the Howard N. Potts Medal[16].
  • Edwin Albert Link received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].
  • Edwin Albert Link received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[18].
  • Edwin Albert Link was a member of National Academy of Engineering[19].
  • Edwin Albert Link is recorded as male[20].
  • Edwin Albert Link's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edwin Albert Link's given name is recorded as Edwin[22].
  • Edwin Albert Link's given name is recorded as Albert[23].
  • Edwin Albert Link's work location is recorded as United States[24].
  • Edwin Albert Link's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[25].
  • Edwin Albert Link's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Indiana[2], an U.S. state[27], in United States[28], founded in 1816[29], headquartered in Indianapolis[30] and Huntington[12], a city in the United States[31], in United States[32]. Recorded date of birth include July 26, 1904[3] and 1904[13].

Education

Edwin Albert Link's education included a stint at Binghamton High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], hydronaut[7], inventor[8], entrepreneur[9], and writer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Howard N. Potts Medal[16], a science award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1911[35]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], an aviation museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1962[38]; and National Inventors Hall of Fame[18], a hall of fame[39], in United States[40], founded in 1973[41], headquartered in North Canton[42].

Death and Burial

Edwin Albert Link died on September 7, 1981[5]. He passed away in Binghamton[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Albert Link ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Albert Link born?

Born in Indiana[2], Edwin Albert Link…

Where did Edwin Albert Link die?

Edwin Albert Link died in Binghamton[4].

What did Edwin Albert Link do for work?

Edwin Albert Link worked as aircraft pilot[6], hydronaut[7], inventor[8], entrepreneur[9], and writer[10].

Where did Edwin Albert Link go to school?

Edwin Albert Link was educated at Binghamton High School[15].

What awards did Edwin Albert Link receive?

Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[16], National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], and National Inventors Hall of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Link, Edwin Albert, Jr. (1904-1981), inventor and businessman. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Link, Edwin Albert, Jr. (1904-1981), inventor and businessman. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Link, Edwin Albert, Jr. (1904-1981), inventor and businessman. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Link, Edwin Albert, Jr. (1904-1981), inventor and businessman. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . invent.org. invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . nae.edu. nae.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Indiana, Huntington
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name Edwin, Albert
    Place of death Binghamton
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