George Cayley
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Summary
George Cayley was born on December 27, 1773[1], in Scarborough[2]. He died on December 15, 1857[3], in Brompton[4]. He worked as an aerospace engineer[5], inventor[6], politician[7], military flight engineer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,255 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of All Saints, Brompton-by-Sawdon[11]
- Father: Sir Thomas Cayley, 5th Bt.[12]
- Mother: Isabella Seton[13]
- Spouse: Sarah Walker[14]
- Child: Katherine Cayley[15], Emma Cayley[16], Isabella Cayley[17], Sarah Philadephia Cayley[18], Sir Digby Cayley, 7th Bt.[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20]
- Occupation: aircraft pilot[21]
- Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Noble title: baronet[24]
- Commons category: George Cayley[25]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[26]
- Family name: Cayley[27]
- Given name: George[28]
- Work location: London[29]
- Depicted by: Sir George Cayley, 6th Bt[30]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: George Cayley[33]
- Candidacy in election: 1832 United Kingdom general election[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George Cayley include Cayley Glacier[35], a glacier[36].
Why It Matters
George Cayley has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Cayley Glacier[35], a glacier[36].
FAQs
Where was George Cayley born?
George Cayley's place of birth was Scarborough[2].
Where did George Cayley die?
George Cayley passed away in Brompton[4].
Who were George Cayley's parents?
George Cayley's father was Sir Thomas Cayley, 5th Bt.[12]. George Cayley's mother was Isabella Seton[13].
Who was George Cayley married to?
George Cayley's spouses include Sarah Walker[14].
What did George Cayley do for work?
George Cayley worked as an aerospace engineer[5], inventor[6], politician[7], military flight engineer[8], and engineer[9].