John Kemp Starley

British businessman (1854-1901)
Person human Q690930
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John Kemp Starley

Summary

John Kemp Starley is a human[1]. Born in Walthamstow[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1854[3]. He passed away in Coventry[4]. He died on October 29, 1901[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John Kemp Starley was born in Walthamstow[2].
  • John Kemp Starley died in Coventry[4].
  • John Kemp Starley was born on December 14, 1854[3].
  • John Kemp Starley died on October 29, 1901[5].
  • John Kemp Starley is buried at London Road Cemetery[10].
  • John Kemp Starley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Kemp Starley worked as an inventor[6].
  • John Kemp Starley worked as an engineer[7].
  • John Kemp Starley's professions included businessperson[8].
  • John Kemp Starley is recorded as male[12].
  • John Kemp Starley's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Kemp Starley's Commons category is recorded as John Kemp Starley[14].
  • John Kemp Starley's family name is recorded as Starley[15].
  • John Kemp Starley's given name is recorded as John[16].

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Origins and Family

John Kemp Starley's place of birth was Walthamstow[2]. He was born on December 14, 1854[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Death and Burial

John Kemp Starley died on October 29, 1901[5]. He died in Coventry[4]. He is buried at London Road Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Kemp Starley has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was John Kemp Starley born?

John Kemp Starley's place of birth was Walthamstow[2].

Where did John Kemp Starley die?

John Kemp Starley died in Coventry[4].

What did John Kemp Starley do for work?

John Kemp Starley worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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