George Stephenson
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George Stephenson
Summary
George Stephenson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Northumberland[2]. He was born on June 9, 1781[3]. He died in Tapton House[4]. He died on August 12, 1848[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], inventor[7], mechanical engineer[8], railway engineer[9], and locomotive designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,180 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- George Stephenson's place of birth was Northumberland[2].
- George Stephenson was born in Wylam[12].
- George Stephenson passed away in Tapton House[4].
- George Stephenson was born on June 9, 1781[3].
- George Stephenson died on August 12, 1848[5].
- George Stephenson is buried at Derbyshire[13].
- George Stephenson is buried at Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield[14].
- Among George Stephenson's spouses was Frances Henderson[15].
- Among George Stephenson's spouses was Elizabeth Hindmarsh[16].
- George Stephenson was married to Ellen Gregory[17].
- A child of George Stephenson was Robert Stephenson[18].
- George Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- George Stephenson worked as a civil engineer[6].
- George Stephenson's professions included inventor[7].
- George Stephenson's professions included mechanical engineer[8].
- George Stephenson's professions included railway engineer[9].
- George Stephenson's professions included locomotive designer[10].
- George Stephenson's professions included engineer[20].
- George Stephenson's field of work was mechanical engineering[21].
- George Stephenson's field of work was civil engineering[22].
- A notable work attributed to George Stephenson is Paris[23].
- George Stephenson is recorded as male[24].
- George Stephenson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- George Stephenson's Commons category is recorded as George Stephenson[26].
- George Stephenson's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Northumberland[2], a ceremonial county of England[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Wylam[12], a village[30], in United Kingdom[31]. George Stephenson was born on June 9, 1781[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], inventor[7], mechanical engineer[8], railway engineer[9], locomotive designer[10], and engineer[20]. Fields of work include mechanical engineering[21], a branch of engineering[32] and civil engineering[22], a branch of engineering[33].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to George Stephenson is Paris[23]. Things named for him include standard-gauge railway[34], a track gauge[35].
Personal Life
Spouses include Frances Henderson[15], Elizabeth Hindmarsh[16], and Ellen Gregory[17]. A child of George Stephenson was Robert Stephenson[18].
Death and Burial
George Stephenson died on August 12, 1848[5]. He died in Tapton House[4]. The cause of death was pleurisy[36]. Recorded place of burial include Derbyshire[13] and Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield[14].
Why It Matters
George Stephenson ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,180 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include standard-gauge railway[34], a track gauge[35].
FAQs
Where was George Stephenson born?
George Stephenson was born in Northumberland[2].
Where did George Stephenson die?
George Stephenson died in Tapton House[4].
Who was George Stephenson married to?
George Stephenson's spouses include Frances Henderson[15], Elizabeth Hindmarsh[16], and Ellen Gregory[17].
What did George Stephenson do for work?
George Stephenson worked as civil engineer[6], inventor[7], mechanical engineer[8], railway engineer[9], and locomotive designer[10].