Igor Sikorsky
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Summary
Igor Sikorsky was born on May 25, 1889[1], in Kyiv[2]. He died on October 26, 1972[3], in Easton[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], aircraft pilot[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,416 views/month, #6,359 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery[10]
- Father: Ivan Sikorski[11]
- Child: Sergei Sikorsky[12]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], United States[14], Ukrainian People's Republic[15]
- Ethnic group: Americans[16], Russians[17]
- Field of work: aerospace engineering[18], design engineering[19], military flight engineer[20], aircraft designer[21]
- Employer: University of Rhode Island[22], University of Bridgeport[23], Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation[24]
- Educated at: Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Alexander II[25], Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute[26], Naval Cadet Corps[27], Первая киевская гимназия[28]
- Student: Nikolai Polikarpov[29]
- Award received: Daniel Guggenheim Medal[30], John Fritz Medal[31], ASME Medal[32], Howard N. Potts Medal[33], National Medal of Science[34], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[35], National Aviation Hall of Fame[36], National Inventors Hall of Fame[37], FAI Gold Air Medal[38], John Scott Award[39], James Watt International Medal[40], Edward Warner Award[41], Worcester Reed Warner Medal[42], Order of St. Vladimir[43]
- Member of: National Academy of Engineering[44]
- Religion or worldview: Russian Orthodox Church[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Commons category: Igor Sikorsky[47]
- Family name: Sikorski[48]
- Given name: Igor[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Igor Sikorsky[50]
- Commons gallery: Igor Sikorsky[51]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[53], English[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Igor Sikorsky include Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport[55], an international airport[56], in Ukraine[57]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute[58], a university[59], in Ukraine[60], founded in 1898[61]; 10090 Sikorsky[62], an asteroid[63]; 18th Separate Army Aviation Brigade[64], an air brigade[65], in Ukraine[66], founded in 2015[67], headquartered in Poltava[68]; Sikorsky[69], a lunar crater[70]; and Sikorsky Glacier[71], a glacier[72].
Why It Matters
Igor Sikorsky has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
Entities named for him include Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport[55], an international airport[56], in Ukraine[57]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute[58], a university[59], in Ukraine[60], founded in 1898[61]; 10090 Sikorsky[62], an asteroid[63]; 18th Separate Army Aviation Brigade[64], an air brigade[65], in Ukraine[66], founded in 2015[67], headquartered in Poltava[68]; Sikorsky[69], a lunar crater[70]; and Sikorsky Glacier[71], a glacier[72].
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[11].
What did Igor Sikorsky do for work?
Igor Sikorsky worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], aircraft pilot[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Igor Sikorsky go to school?
Igor Sikorsky was educated at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Alexander II[25], Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute[26], Naval Cadet Corps[27], and Первая киевская гимназия[28].
What awards did Igor Sikorsky receive?
Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[30], John Fritz Medal[31], ASME Medal[32], and Howard N. Potts Medal[33].