George Eastman
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Summary
George Eastman was born on July 12, 1854[1], in Waterville[2]. He died on March 14, 1932[3], in Rochester[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], photographer[7], philanthropist[8], and patron of the arts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,577 views/month, #6,718 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Eastman Business Park[11]
- Father: George Eastman[12]
- Mother: Maria Kilbourn[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Field of work: entrepreneurship[15], discoveries and inventions[16], photography[17]
- Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[18], Progress Medal[19], American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: George Eastman[23]
- Archives at: George Eastman Museum[24], Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation[25]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[26]
- Residence: George Eastman Museum[27]
- Family name: Eastman[28]
- Given name: George[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:George Eastman[30]
- Manner of death: suicide[31]
- Described by source: 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: George Eastman[34]
- Owner of: Portrait of a Man (68.101)[35]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1881[36]
- End of work period: January 1, 1932[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George Eastman include Eastman School of Music[38], a conservatory[39], in United States[40], founded in 1921[41] and Mount Eastman[42], a mountain[43].
Why It Matters
George Eastman has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Eastman School of Music[38], a conservatory[39], in United States[40], founded in 1921[41] and Mount Eastman[42], a mountain[43].
FAQs
Where was George Eastman born?
George Eastman was born in Waterville[2].
Where did George Eastman die?
George Eastman died in Rochester[4].
Who were George Eastman's parents?
George Eastman's father was George Eastman[12]. George Eastman's mother was Maria Kilbourn[13].
What did George Eastman do for work?
George Eastman worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], photographer[7], philanthropist[8], and patron of the arts[9].
What awards did George Eastman receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[18], Progress Medal[19], American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal[20], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].