Henry Cort

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Henry Cort

Summary

Henry Cort is a human[1]. He was born in Lancaster[2]. He was born on January 1, 1740[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 23, 1800[5]. He worked as a metallurgist[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lancaster[2], Henry Cort…
  • Henry Cort passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Cort was born on January 1, 1740[3].
  • Henry Cort died on May 23, 1800[5].
  • Henry Cort held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Henry Cort's professions included metallurgist[6].
  • Henry Cort worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Henry Cort worked as an inventor[8].
  • Henry Cort is recorded as male[11].
  • Henry Cort's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Henry Cort's family name is recorded as Cort[13].
  • Henry Cort's given name is recorded as Henry[14].
  • Henry Cort's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[15].
  • Henry Cort's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].

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Origins and Family

Henry Cort's place of birth was Lancaster[2]. He was born on January 1, 1740[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include metallurgist[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8].

Death and Burial

Henry Cort died on May 23, 1800[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Cort ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17]

He is credited with the discovery of puddling[18], a metallurgical process[19].

FAQs

Where was Henry Cort born?

Henry Cort was born in Lancaster[2].

Where did Henry Cort die?

Henry Cort died in London[4].

What did Henry Cort do for work?

Henry Cort worked as metallurgist[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8].

What did Henry Cort discover?

Henry Cort is credited as discoverer of puddling[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Lancaster
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
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