James Watt

Scottish engineer, businessman and activist (1769–1848)
Person human Q6145219
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James Watt

Summary

James Watt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on February 5, 1769[3]. He passed away in Aston Hall[4]. He died on June 2, 1848[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and businessperson[7].

Key Facts

  • James Watt was born in Glasgow[2].
  • James Watt passed away in Aston Hall[4].
  • James Watt was born on February 5, 1769[3].
  • James Watt was born on January 1, 1769[8].
  • James Watt died on June 2, 1848[5].
  • James Watt died on January 1, 1848[9].
  • James Watt's father was James Watt[10].
  • James Watt's mother was Peggy Miller[11].
  • James Watt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Watt's professions included engineer[6].
  • James Watt worked as a businessperson[7].
  • James Watt held the position of High Sheriff of Warwickshire[13].
  • James Watt held the position of secretary[14].
  • James Watt received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • James Watt was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • James Watt was a member of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society[17].
  • James Watt is recorded as male[18].
  • James Watt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Watt's residence is recorded as Thornhill House[20].
  • James Watt's residence is recorded as Aston Hall[21].
  • James Watt's family name is recorded as Watt[22].
  • James Watt's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Watt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • James Watt's different from is recorded as James Watt[25].
  • James Watt's sibling is recorded as Margaret Watt[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Watt's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 5, 1769[3] and January 1, 1769[8]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Peggy Miller[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include High Sheriff of Warwickshire[13], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28] and secretary[14], a position[29].

Recognition

James Watt received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 2, 1848[5] and January 1, 1848[9]. James Watt passed away in Aston Hall[4].

FAQs

Where was James Watt born?

James Watt's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did James Watt die?

James Watt passed away in Aston Hall[4].

Who were James Watt's parents?

James Watt's father was James Watt[10]. James Watt's mother was Peggy Miller[11].

What did James Watt do for work?

James Watt worked as engineer[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did James Watt receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . National Library of Wales archives and manuscripts catalogue. Retrieved . archives.library.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The London Gazette 18554. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . National Library of Wales archives and manuscripts catalogue. Retrieved . archives.library.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . National Library of Wales archives and manuscripts catalogue. Retrieved . archives.library.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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