Igor Sikorsky

Summary

Igor Sikorsky is a human^[1]. Born in Kyiv^[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1889^[3]. He died in Easton^[4]. He died on October 26, 1972^[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer^[6], inventor^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and businessperson^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,974 views/month, #6,359 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Igor Sikorsky was born in Kyiv^[2].
• Igor Sikorsky passed away in Easton^[4].
• Igor Sikorsky was born on May 25, 1889^[3].
• Igor Sikorsky died on October 26, 1972^[5].
• Burial took place at Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery^[11].
• Igor Sikorsky's father was Ivan Sikorski^[12].
• A child of Igor Sikorsky was Sergei Sikorsky^[13].
• Igor Sikorsky held citizenship in Russian Empire^[14].
• Igor Sikorsky held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Igor Sikorsky held citizenship in Ukrainian People's Republic^[16].
• Igor Sikorsky is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group^[17].
• Igor Sikorsky is identified as part of the Russians ethnic group^[18].
• Igor Sikorsky worked as a military flight engineer^[6].
• Igor Sikorsky's professions included inventor^[7].
• Igor Sikorsky's professions included aircraft pilot^[8].
• Igor Sikorsky's professions included businessperson^[9].
• Igor Sikorsky's field of work was aerospace engineering^[19].
• Igor Sikorsky's field of work was design engineering^[20].
• Igor Sikorsky's field of work was military flight engineer^[21].
• Igor Sikorsky's field of work was aircraft designer^[22].
• Igor Sikorsky was employed by University of Rhode Island^[23].
• Among Igor Sikorsky's employers was University of Bridgeport^[24].
• Igor Sikorsky was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation^[25].
• Igor Sikorsky was educated at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Alexander II^[26].
• Igor Sikorsky's education included a stint at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[27].

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Origins and Family

Igor Sikorsky's place of birth was Kyiv^[2]. He was born on May 25, 1889^[3]. His father was Ivan Sikorski^[12]. Ethnic identities include Americans^[17] and Russians^[18].

Education

Educated at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Alexander II^[26], a former educational institution^[28], in Russian Empire^[29], founded in 1898^[30]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[27], a university^[31], in Ukraine^[32], founded in 1898^[33]; Naval Cadet Corps^[34], a military academy^[35], in Russian Empire^[36], founded in 1752^[37]; and Q4348927^[38], a Gymnasium^[39], in Russian Empire^[40], founded in 1809^[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer^[6], inventor^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and businessperson^[9]. Fields of work include aerospace engineering^[19], a branch of engineering^[42]; design engineering^[20]; military flight engineer^[21], an occupation^[43]; and aircraft designer^[22], an occupation^[44]. Employers include University of Rhode Island^[23], a public university^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1892^[47], headquartered in Kingston^[48]; University of Bridgeport^[24], a university^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1927^[51], headquartered in Bridgeport^[52]; and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation^[25], an aerospace manufacturer^[53], in United States^[54], founded in 1923^[55], headquartered in Stratford^[56]. A notable student of Igor Sikorsky was Nikolai Polikarpov^[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal^[58], a science award^[59], in United States^[60], founded in 1928^[61]; John Fritz Medal^[62], a science award^[63], in United States^[64], founded in 1902^[65]; ASME Medal^[66], a science award^[67], in United States^[68], founded in 1920^[69]; Howard N. Potts Medal^[70], a science award^[71], in United States^[72], founded in 1911^[73]; National Medal of Science^[74], a science award^[75], in United States^[76], founded in 1963^[77]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class^[78].

Personal Life

A child of Igor Sikorsky was Sergei Sikorsky^[13]. His religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church^[79].

Death and Burial

Igor Sikorsky died on October 26, 1972^[5]. He passed away in Easton^[4]. Burial took place at Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Igor Sikorsky include Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport^[80], an international airport^[81], in Ukraine^[82]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[83], a university^[84], in Ukraine^[85], founded in 1898^[86]; 18th Separate Army Aviation Brigade^[87], an air brigade^[88], in Ukraine^[89], founded in 2015^[90], headquartered in Poltava^[91]; Sikorsky^[92], a lunar crater^[93]; 10090 Sikorsky^[94], an asteroid^[95]; and Sikorsky Glacier^[96], a glacier^[97].

Why It Matters

Igor Sikorsky ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,974 views/month, #6,359 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[98] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[99]

Entities named for him include Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport^[80], an international airport^[81], in Ukraine^[82]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[83], a university^[84], in Ukraine^[85], founded in 1898^[86]; 18th Separate Army Aviation Brigade^[87], an air brigade^[88], in Ukraine^[89], founded in 2015^[90], headquartered in Poltava^[91]; Sikorsky^[92], a lunar crater^[93]; 10090 Sikorsky^[94], an asteroid^[95]; and Sikorsky Glacier^[96], a glacier^[97].

FAQs

Where was Igor Sikorsky born?

Igor Sikorsky was born in Kyiv^[2].

Where did Igor Sikorsky die?

Igor Sikorsky died in Easton^[4].

Who were Igor Sikorsky's parents?

Igor Sikorsky's father was Ivan Sikorski^[12].

What did Igor Sikorsky do for work?

Igor Sikorsky worked as military flight engineer^[6], inventor^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and businessperson^[9].

Where did Igor Sikorsky go to school?

Igor Sikorsky was educated at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Alexander II^[26], Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[27], Naval Cadet Corps^[34], and Q4348927^[38].

What awards did Igor Sikorsky receive?

Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal^[58], John Fritz Medal^[62], ASME Medal^[66], and Howard N. Potts Medal^[70].