James J. Hill
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Summary
James J. Hill was born on September 16, 1838[1], in Guelph/Eramosa[2]. He died on May 29, 1916[3], in Saint Paul[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], railway worker[6], and manager[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,504 views/month, #7,054 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Resurrection Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Mary Theresa Mehegan Hill[10]
- Child: Louis W. Hill[11], Mary Francis Hill[12], James Norman Hill[13], Ruth Hill[14], Charlotte Elizabeth Hill[15], Walter Jerome Hill[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Field of work: railway line[18], railway[19], rail transport[20], land transport[21]
- Educated at: Rockwood Academy[22], Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute[23]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[26]
- Commons category: James J. Hill[27]
- Military, police or special rank: general[28]
- Family name: Hill[29]
- Given name: James[30]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], The Encyclopedia Americana[33], New International Encyclopedia[34], The New Student's Reference Work[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: James Jerome Hill[37]
- Owner of: SS Dakota[38], SS Minnesota[39]
- Different from: James Hill[40], James Julian Hill[41]
- Number of children: 10[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[43]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for James J. Hill include Empire Builder[44], a named passenger train service[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Hill County[48], a county of Montana[49], in United States[50], founded in 1912[51]; and Hill Township[52], a township of Minnesota[53], in United States[54].
Why It Matters
James J. Hill has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Empire Builder[44], a named passenger train service[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Hill County[48], a county of Montana[49], in United States[50], founded in 1912[51]; and Hill Township[52], a township of Minnesota[53], in United States[54].
FAQs
Where was James J. Hill born?
James J. Hill was born in Guelph/Eramosa[2].
Where did James J. Hill die?
James J. Hill passed away in Saint Paul[4].
Who was James J. Hill married to?
James J. Hill's spouses include Mary Theresa Mehegan Hill[10].
What did James J. Hill do for work?
James J. Hill worked as an entrepreneur[5], railway worker[6], and manager[7].
Where did James J. Hill go to school?
James J. Hill was educated at Rockwood Academy[22] and Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute[23].
What awards did James J. Hill receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[24].