Eric Laithwaite

British electrical engineer (1921–1997)
Person human Q125819
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Eric Laithwaite

Summary

Eric Laithwaite is a human[1]. His place of birth was Atherton[2]. He was born on June 14, 1921[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on November 27, 1997[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and entomologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Atherton[2], Eric Laithwaite…
  • Eric Laithwaite passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Eric Laithwaite was born on June 14, 1921[3].
  • Eric Laithwaite died on November 27, 1997[5].
  • Eric Laithwaite held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Eric Laithwaite held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Eric Laithwaite's professions included engineer[6].
  • Eric Laithwaite's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Eric Laithwaite was employed by Imperial College London[11].
  • Among Eric Laithwaite's employers was University of Sussex[12].
  • Eric Laithwaite was educated at University of Manchester[13].
  • Eric Laithwaite was educated at Kirkham Grammar School[14].
  • Eric Laithwaite is recorded as male[15].
  • Eric Laithwaite's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Eric Laithwaite's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[17].
  • Eric Laithwaite's family name is recorded as Laithwaite[18].
  • Eric Laithwaite's given name is recorded as Eric[19].
  • Eric Laithwaite's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Eric Laithwaite's place of birth was Atherton[2]. He was born on June 14, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at University of Manchester[13], a university[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1824[23], headquartered in Manchester[24] and Kirkham Grammar School[14], an independent school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1549[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and entomologist[7]. Employers include Imperial College London[11], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[31] and University of Sussex[12], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1961[34], headquartered in Sussex House[35].

Death and Burial

Eric Laithwaite died on November 27, 1997[5]. He passed away in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Laithwaite ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Eric Laithwaite born?

Born in Atherton[2], Eric Laithwaite…

Where did Eric Laithwaite die?

Eric Laithwaite died in Brighton[4].

What did Eric Laithwaite do for work?

Eric Laithwaite worked as engineer[6] and entomologist[7].

Where did Eric Laithwaite go to school?

Eric Laithwaite was educated at University of Manchester[13] and Kirkham Grammar School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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