Isaac Singer

American businessman; inventor of the Singer sewing machine (1811-1875)
Person human Q312011
Isaac Singer
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Isaac Singer

Summary

Isaac Singer is a human[1]. Born in Pittstown[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1811[3]. He passed away in Paignton[4]. He died on July 23, 1875[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], stage actor[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Isaac Singer's place of birth was Pittstown[2].
  • Isaac Singer passed away in Paignton[4].
  • Isaac Singer was born on October 27, 1811[3].
  • Isaac Singer died on July 23, 1875[5].
  • Isaac Singer is buried at Torquay[10].
  • Isaac Singer's father was Adam Singer[11].
  • Isaac Singer's mother was Ruth Benson[12].
  • Isaac Singer was married to Isabella Eugenie Boyer[13].
  • Among Isaac Singer's spouses was Catharine Maria Haley[14].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Winnaretta Singer[15].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Washington Singer[16].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Paris Singer[17].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Mortimer Singer[18].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Isabelle Singer[19].
  • A child of Isaac Singer was Franklin Morse Singer[20].
  • Isaac Singer held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Isaac Singer worked as an inventor[6].
  • Isaac Singer worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Isaac Singer worked as a businessperson[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Isaac Singer is Oldway Mansion[22].
  • Isaac Singer is recorded as male[23].
  • Isaac Singer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Isaac Singer's Commons category is recorded as Isaac Singer[25].
  • Isaac Singer's family name is recorded as Singer[26].
  • Isaac Singer's given name is recorded as Isaac[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pittstown[2], Isaac Singer… he was born on October 27, 1811[3]. His father was Adam Singer[11]. His mother was Ruth Benson[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Isaac Singer is Oldway Mansion[22]. Things named for him include Singer Corporation[28], a business[29], in United States[30], founded in 1851[31], headquartered in La Vergne[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Isabella Eugenie Boyer[13], a model[33], 1841–1904[34], of France[35] and Catharine Maria Haley[14]. Children include Winnaretta Singer[15], a patron of the arts[36], 1865–1943[37], of United States[38]; Washington Singer[16], 1866–1934[39], of United States[40]; Paris Singer[17], a businessperson[41], 1867–1932[42]; Mortimer Singer[18], a justice of the peace[43], 1863–1929[44], of United States[45], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[46]; Isabelle Singer[19], 1869–1896[47]; and Franklin Morse Singer[20], 1870–1939[48].

Death and Burial

Isaac Singer died on July 23, 1875[5]. He died in Paignton[4]. He is buried at Torquay[10].

Why It Matters

Isaac Singer ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Singer Corporation[28], a business[29], in United States[30], founded in 1851[31], headquartered in La Vergne[32].

FAQs

Where was Isaac Singer born?

Isaac Singer's place of birth was Pittstown[2].

Where did Isaac Singer die?

Isaac Singer died in Paignton[4].

Who were Isaac Singer's parents?

Isaac Singer's father was Adam Singer[11]. Isaac Singer's mother was Ruth Benson[12].

Who was Isaac Singer married to?

Isaac Singer's spouses include Isabella Eugenie Boyer[13] and Catharine Maria Haley[14].

What did Isaac Singer do for work?

Isaac Singer worked as inventor[6], stage actor[7], and businessperson[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Winnaretta Singer, Washington Singer, Paris Singer +5
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    Notable work Oldway Mansion
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