Harry Ricardo

British internal combustion engine engineer (1885-1974)
Person human Q926801
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Harry Ricardo

Summary

Harry Ricardo is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1885[3]. He died on May 18, 1974[4]. He worked as an engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Harry Ricardo was born in London[2].
  • Harry Ricardo was born on January 26, 1885[3].
  • Harry Ricardo died on May 18, 1974[4].
  • Among Harry Ricardo's spouses was Beatrice Ricardo[7].
  • Harry Ricardo held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Harry Ricardo held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Harry Ricardo's professions included engineer[5].
  • Harry Ricardo held the position of director[10].
  • Harry Ricardo's education included a stint at Trinity College[11].
  • Harry Ricardo was educated at Rugby School[12].
  • Harry Ricardo received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • Harry Ricardo received the Rumford Medal[14].
  • Harry Ricardo received the James Watt International Medal[15].
  • Harry Ricardo received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Harry Ricardo was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Harry Ricardo is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry Ricardo's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry Ricardo's Commons category is recorded as Harry Ricardo[20].
  • Harry Ricardo's family name is recorded as Ricardo[21].
  • Harry Ricardo's given name is recorded as Harry[22].
  • Harry Ricardo's relative is recorded as David Ricardo[23].
  • Harry Ricardo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Harry Ricardo's Commons Creator page is recorded as Harry Ricardo[25].
  • Harry Ricardo's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as The_Women’s_Library_LSESuffrageInterviewsProject[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Harry Ricardo… he was born on January 26, 1885[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Rugby School[12], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1567[33], headquartered in Rugby[34].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Ricardo worked as an engineer[5]. He held the position of director[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Rumford Medal[14], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; James Watt International Medal[15], an engineering award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1937[41]; and Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44].

Personal Life

Among Harry Ricardo's spouses was Beatrice Ricardo[7].

Death and Burial

Harry Ricardo died on May 18, 1974[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Ricardo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Harry Ricardo born?

Harry Ricardo's place of birth was London[2].

Who was Harry Ricardo married to?

Harry Ricardo's spouses include Beatrice Ricardo[7].

What did Harry Ricardo do for work?

Harry Ricardo worked as engineer[5].

Where did Harry Ricardo go to school?

Harry Ricardo was educated at Trinity College[11] and Rugby School[12].

What awards did Harry Ricardo receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Rumford Medal[14], James Watt International Medal[15], and Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . royalsocietypublishing.org. Retrieved . royalsocietypublishing.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . royalsociety.org. royalsociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . imeche.org. imeche.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Eureka. eurekamagazine.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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