Frank Bunker Gilbreth

American industrial engineer (1868-1924)
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Frank Bunker Gilbreth
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Frank Bunker Gilbreth

Summary

Frank Bunker Gilbreth is a human[1]. He was born in Fairfield[2]. He was born on July 7, 1868[3]. He died in Montclair[4]. He died on June 14, 1924[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and general contractor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fairfield[2], Frank Bunker Gilbreth…
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth passed away in Montclair[4].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth was born on July 7, 1868[3].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth died on June 14, 1924[5].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth was married to Lillian Moller Gilbreth[9].
  • A child of Frank Bunker Gilbreth was Ernestine Gilbreth Carey[10].
  • A child of Frank Bunker Gilbreth was Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr.[11].
  • A child of Frank Bunker Gilbreth was Robert Moller Gilbreth[12].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth worked as an engineer[6].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth worked as a general contractor[7].
  • Among Frank Bunker Gilbreth's employers was Purdue University[14].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth was educated at Boston English High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank Bunker Gilbreth is Fatigue study, the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste[16].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth received the Henry Laurence Gantt Medal[17].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth is recorded as male[18].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's Commons category is recorded as Frank Bunker Gilbreth[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's family name is recorded as Gilbreth[22].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's given name is recorded as Frank[23].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth's present in work is recorded as Cheaper by the Dozen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fairfield[2], Frank Bunker Gilbreth… he was born on July 7, 1868[3].

Education

Frank Bunker Gilbreth's education included a stint at Boston English High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and general contractor[7]. Frank Bunker Gilbreth was employed by Purdue University[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frank Bunker Gilbreth is Fatigue study, the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste[16].

Recognition

Frank Bunker Gilbreth received the Henry Laurence Gantt Medal[17].

Personal Life

Among Frank Bunker Gilbreth's spouses was Lillian Moller Gilbreth[9]. Children include Ernestine Gilbreth Carey[10], a writer[28], 1908–2006[29], of United States[30]; he, Jr.[11], a military officer[31], 1911–2001[32], of United States[33]; and Robert Moller Gilbreth[12], a businessperson[34], 1920–2007[35], of United States[36].

Death and Burial

Frank Bunker Gilbreth died on June 14, 1924[5]. He passed away in Montclair[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

Frank Bunker Gilbreth ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Frank Bunker Gilbreth born?

Frank Bunker Gilbreth's place of birth was Fairfield[2].

Where did Frank Bunker Gilbreth die?

Frank Bunker Gilbreth died in Montclair[4].

Who was Frank Bunker Gilbreth married to?

Frank Bunker Gilbreth's spouses include Lillian Moller Gilbreth[9].

What did Frank Bunker Gilbreth do for work?

Frank Bunker Gilbreth worked as engineer[6] and general contractor[7].

Where did Frank Bunker Gilbreth go to school?

Frank Bunker Gilbreth was educated at Boston English High School[15].

What awards did Frank Bunker Gilbreth receive?

Honors received include Henry Laurence Gantt Medal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved . timesmachine.nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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