George Lanchester

British automotive engineer
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George Lanchester

Summary

George Lanchester is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1874[2]. He died on February 13, 1970[3]. He worked as an engineer[4].

Key Facts

  • George Lanchester was born on January 1, 1874[2].
  • George Lanchester died on February 13, 1970[3].
  • George Lanchester's father was Henry Jones Lanchester[5].
  • George Lanchester held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • George Lanchester's professions included engineer[4].
  • George Lanchester was employed by Lanchester Motor Company[7].
  • Among George Lanchester's employers was Forward Gas Engine Company[8].
  • Among George Lanchester's employers was Sterling Armaments Company[9].
  • George Lanchester is recorded as male[10].
  • George Lanchester's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Lanchester's Commons category is recorded as George Lanchester[12].
  • George Lanchester's family name is recorded as Lanchester[13].
  • George Lanchester's given name is recorded as George[14].
  • George Lanchester's given name is recorded as Herbert[15].
  • George Lanchester's sibling is recorded as Frederick W. Lanchester[16].
  • George Lanchester's sibling is recorded as Edith Lanchester[17].
  • George Lanchester's sibling is recorded as Henry Vaughan Lanchester[18].

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Origins and Family

George Lanchester was born on January 1, 1874[2]. His father was Henry Jones Lanchester[5].

Career and Affiliations

George Lanchester's professions included engineer[4]. Employers include Lanchester Motor Company[7], a business[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1899[21], headquartered in Birmingham[22]; Forward Gas Engine Company[8], a business[23]; and Sterling Armaments Company[9], a business[24], in United Kingdom[25].

Death and Burial

George Lanchester died on February 13, 1970[3].

FAQs

Who were George Lanchester's parents?

George Lanchester's father was Henry Jones Lanchester[5].

What did George Lanchester do for work?

George Lanchester worked as engineer[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Open Plaques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Employer Lanchester Motor Company, Forward Gas Engine Company, Sterling Armaments Company
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