John Coom

New Zealand land surveyor and civil engineer (1844-1921)
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John Coom

Summary

John Coom is a human[1]. Born in Cornwall[2], he… he was born on +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Auckland[4]. He died on +1921-09-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a surveyor[6] and civil engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • John Coom's place of birth was Cornwall[2].
  • John Coom passed away in Auckland[4].
  • John Coom was born on +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Coom died on +1921-09-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Coom's professions included surveyor[6].
  • John Coom worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Among John Coom's employers was New Zealand Railways Department[8].
  • A notable work attributed to John Coom is Railway Bridge and Viaduct[9].
  • A notable work attributed to John Coom is Dunedin railway station[10].
  • John Coom was a member of Royal Wellington Golf Club[11].
  • John Coom is recorded as male[12].
  • John Coom's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Coom's family name is recorded as Coom[14].
  • John Coom's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Coom's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[16].
  • John Coom's has works in the collection is recorded as Archives New Zealand[17].
  • John Coom's Alexander Turnbull Library ID is recorded as 195913[18].
  • John Coom's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Coom was born in Cornwall[2]. He was born on +1844-10-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surveyor[6] and civil engineer[7]. Among John Coom's employers was New Zealand Railways Department[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Railway Bridge and Viaduct[9], a railway bridge[20], in New Zealand[21], founded in 1866[22] and Dunedin railway station[10], a railway station[23], in New Zealand[24], founded in 1906[25].

Death and Burial

John Coom died on +1921-09-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Auckland[4].

FAQs

Where was John Coom born?

John Coom was born in Cornwall[2].

Where did John Coom die?

John Coom died in Auckland[4].

What did John Coom do for work?

John Coom worked as surveyor[6] and civil engineer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . royalwellington.com. Retrieved . royalwellington.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . royalwellington.com. Retrieved . royalwellington.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. Retrieved . archway.archives.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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