John Munro Longyear
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Summary
John Munro Longyear was born on April 15, 1850[1], in Lansing[2]. He died on May 28, 1922[3], in Brookline[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: John W. Longyear[8]
- Mother: Harriet Longyear[9]
- Spouse: Mary Beecher Longyear[10]
- Child: Abby Beecher Roberts[11], Helen McGraw Longyear[12], John Munro Longyear[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: John Munro Longyear[16]
- Family name: Longyear[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Commons gallery: John Munro Longyear[19]
- Owner of: Arctic Coal Company[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Munro Longyear include Longyearbyen[21], a town[22], in Norway[23], founded in 1906[24]; Longyeardalen[25], a valley[26], in Norway[27]; and Longyearelva[28], a river[29], in Norway[30].
Why It Matters
John Munro Longyear has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Longyearbyen[21], a town[22], in Norway[23], founded in 1906[24]; Longyeardalen[25], a valley[26], in Norway[27]; and Longyearelva[28], a river[29], in Norway[30].
FAQs
Where was John Munro Longyear born?
John Munro Longyear was born in Lansing[2].
Where did John Munro Longyear die?
John Munro Longyear died in Brookline[4].
Who were John Munro Longyear's parents?
John Munro Longyear's father was John W. Longyear[8]. John Munro Longyear's mother was Harriet Longyear[9].
Who was John Munro Longyear married to?
John Munro Longyear's spouses include Mary Beecher Longyear[10].
What did John Munro Longyear do for work?
John Munro Longyear worked as an entrepreneur[5] and politician[6].