Elihu Thomson

American inventor (1853–1937)
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Elihu Thomson
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Elihu Thomson

Summary

Elihu Thomson is a human[1]. He was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on March 29, 1853[3]. He died in Swampscott[4]. He died on March 13, 1937[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], inventor[7], chemist[8], and businessperson[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Elihu Thomson was born in Manchester[2].
  • Elihu Thomson passed away in Swampscott[4].
  • Elihu Thomson was born on March 29, 1853[3].
  • Elihu Thomson died on March 13, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Pine Grove Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Elihu Thomson was Donald Thurston Thomson[12].
  • Elihu Thomson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Elihu Thomson held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Elihu Thomson worked as an engineer[6].
  • Elihu Thomson worked as an inventor[7].
  • Elihu Thomson's professions included chemist[8].
  • Elihu Thomson's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Elihu Thomson's field of work was engineer's degree[15].
  • Among Elihu Thomson's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].
  • Elihu Thomson's education included a stint at Yale University[17].
  • Elihu Thomson's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Elihu Thomson received the Edison Medal[19].
  • Elihu Thomson received the Elliott Cresson Medal[20].
  • Elihu Thomson received the John Fritz Medal[21].
  • Elihu Thomson received the Hughes Medal[22].
  • Elihu Thomson received the Faraday Medal[23].
  • Elihu Thomson received the Rumford Prize[24].
  • Elihu Thomson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Elihu Thomson was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Elihu Thomson was a member of American Physical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Elihu Thomson was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on March 29, 1853[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Harvard University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], inventor[7], chemist[8], and businessperson[9]. Elihu Thomson's field of work was engineer's degree[15]. He was employed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Edison Medal[19], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1904[38]; Elliott Cresson Medal[20], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1875[41]; John Fritz Medal[21], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1902[44]; Hughes Medal[22], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1902[47]; Faraday Medal[23], an award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1922[50]; and Rumford Prize[24], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1839[53].

Personal Life

A child of Elihu Thomson was Donald Thurston Thomson[12].

Death and Burial

Elihu Thomson died on March 13, 1937[5]. He died in Swampscott[4]. Burial took place at Pine Grove Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Elihu Thomson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Elihu Thomson born?

Elihu Thomson was born in Manchester[2].

Where did Elihu Thomson die?

Elihu Thomson passed away in Swampscott[4].

What did Elihu Thomson do for work?

Elihu Thomson worked as engineer[6], inventor[7], chemist[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Elihu Thomson go to school?

Elihu Thomson was educated at Yale University[17] and Harvard University[18].

What awards did Elihu Thomson receive?

Honors received include Edison Medal[19], Elliott Cresson Medal[20], John Fritz Medal[21], and Hughes Medal[22].

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  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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