James Wimshurst

Summary

James Wimshurst is a human^[1]. Born in Poplar^[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1832^[3]. He died in Clapham^[4]. He died on January 3, 1903^[5]. He worked as an inventor^[6], engineer^[7], ship-owner^[8], and physicist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• James Wimshurst was born in Poplar^[2].
• James Wimshurst passed away in Clapham^[4].
• James Wimshurst was born on April 13, 1832^[3].
• James Wimshurst died on January 3, 1903^[5].
• Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery^[11].
• James Wimshurst's father was Henry Wimshurst^[12].
• James Wimshurst held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• James Wimshurst worked as an inventor^[6].
• James Wimshurst's professions included engineer^[7].
• James Wimshurst worked as a ship-owner^[8].
• James Wimshurst's professions included physicist^[9].
• A notable work attributed to James Wimshurst is Wimshurst machine^[14].
• James Wimshurst received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].
• James Wimshurst was a member of Royal Society^[16].
• James Wimshurst is recorded as male^[17].
• James Wimshurst's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• James Wimshurst's Commons category is recorded as James Wimshurst^[19].
• James Wimshurst's Commons category is recorded as Wimshurst machines^[20].
• James Wimshurst's family name is recorded as Wimshurst^[21].
• James Wimshurst's given name is recorded as James^[22].
• James Wimshurst's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement^[23].

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Origins and Family

James Wimshurst's place of birth was Poplar^[2]. He was born on April 13, 1832^[3]. His father was Henry Wimshurst^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor^[6], engineer^[7], ship-owner^[8], and physicist^[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Wimshurst is Wimshurst machine^[14].

Recognition

James Wimshurst received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].

Death and Burial

James Wimshurst died on January 3, 1903^[5]. He died in Clapham^[4]. Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

James Wimshurst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[24]

He is credited with the discovery of Wimshurst machine^[25], an electrostatic generator^[26].

FAQs

Where was James Wimshurst born?

James Wimshurst was born in Poplar^[2].

Where did James Wimshurst die?

James Wimshurst passed away in Clapham^[4].

Who were James Wimshurst's parents?

James Wimshurst's father was Henry Wimshurst^[12].

What did James Wimshurst do for work?

James Wimshurst worked as inventor^[6], engineer^[7], ship-owner^[8], and physicist^[9].

What awards did James Wimshurst receive?

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

What did James Wimshurst discover?

James Wimshurst is credited as discoverer of Wimshurst machine^[25].