Goldsworthy Gurney

surgeon, chemist, lecturer, consultant, architect, builder, gentleman scientist, inventor (1793–1875)
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Goldsworthy Gurney

Summary

Goldsworthy Gurney is a human[1]. His place of birth was Padstow[2]. He was born on February 14, 1793[3]. He passed away in Bude[4]. He died on February 28, 1875[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], chemist[7], architect[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Padstow[2], Goldsworthy Gurney…
  • Goldsworthy Gurney was born in Treator[11].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney died in Bude[4].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney was born on February 14, 1793[3].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney died on February 28, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Cornwall[12].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney was married to Elizabeth Symons[13].
  • Among Goldsworthy Gurney's spouses was Jane Betty[14].
  • A child of Goldsworthy Gurney was Anna Jane Gurney[15].
  • A child of Goldsworthy Gurney was Goldsworthy John Gurney[16].
  • A child of Goldsworthy Gurney was Elizabeth Jane Gurney[17].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney worked as an inventor[6].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney worked as a chemist[7].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney worked as an architect[8].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's professions included physicist[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Goldsworthy Gurney is limelight[19].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney is recorded as male[21].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's Commons category is recorded as Goldsworthy Gurney[23].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's family name is recorded as Gurney[24].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Goldsworthy Gurney's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Padstow[2], a town[27], in United Kingdom[28] and Treator[11], a hamlet[29], in United Kingdom[30]. Goldsworthy Gurney was born on February 14, 1793[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], chemist[7], architect[8], and physicist[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Goldsworthy Gurney is limelight[19].

Recognition

Goldsworthy Gurney received the Knight Bachelor[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Symons[13] and Jane Betty[14], 1829–1911[31]. Children include Anna Jane Gurney[15], 1816–1895[32]; Goldsworthy John Gurney[16], 1822–1847[33]; and Elizabeth Jane Gurney[17].

Death and Burial

Goldsworthy Gurney died on February 28, 1875[5]. He died in Bude[4]. He is buried at Cornwall[12].

Why It Matters

Goldsworthy Gurney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Goldsworthy Gurney born?

Goldsworthy Gurney's place of birth was Padstow[2].

Where did Goldsworthy Gurney die?

Goldsworthy Gurney died in Bude[4].

Who was Goldsworthy Gurney married to?

Goldsworthy Gurney's spouses include Elizabeth Symons[13] and Jane Betty[14].

What did Goldsworthy Gurney do for work?

Goldsworthy Gurney worked as inventor[6], chemist[7], architect[8], and physicist[9].

What awards did Goldsworthy Gurney receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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