Isaac Newton Lewis

American soldier and inventor of the Lewis gun (1858–1931)
Person human Q1361553
Isaac Newton Lewis
Wilson, James Grant, 1832-1914; Fiske, John, 1842-1901; Dick, Charles, 1858-; Homans, James Edward, 1865- · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Isaac Newton Lewis

Summary

Isaac Newton Lewis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pennsylvania[2]. He was born on October 12, 1858[3]. He passed away in Hoboken[4]. He died on November 9, 1931[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Isaac Newton Lewis was born in Pennsylvania[2].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis passed away in Hoboken[4].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis was born on October 12, 1858[3].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis died on November 9, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[9].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis worked as an inventor[6].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis worked as an engineer[7].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis was educated at United States Military Academy[11].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis received the Elliott Cresson Medal[12].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis is recorded as male[13].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis's family name is recorded as Lewis[15].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis's given name is recorded as Isaac[16].
  • Isaac Newton Lewis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Isaac Newton Lewis's place of birth was Pennsylvania[2]. He was born on October 12, 1858[3].

Education

Isaac Newton Lewis's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and engineer[7].

Recognition

Isaac Newton Lewis received the Elliott Cresson Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Isaac Newton Lewis died on November 9, 1931[5]. He died in Hoboken[4]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Isaac Newton Lewis include Lewis gun[18], a weapon model[19], founded in 1911[20].

Why It Matters

Isaac Newton Lewis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

Entities named for him include Lewis gun[18], a weapon model[19], founded in 1911[20].

FAQs

Where was Isaac Newton Lewis born?

Born in Pennsylvania[2], Isaac Newton Lewis…

Where did Isaac Newton Lewis die?

Isaac Newton Lewis passed away in Hoboken[4].

What did Isaac Newton Lewis do for work?

Isaac Newton Lewis worked as inventor[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Isaac Newton Lewis go to school?

Isaac Newton Lewis was educated at United States Military Academy[11].

What awards did Isaac Newton Lewis receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[12].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Cullum number. wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . 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
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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