John Perry

Irish engineer and mathematician (1850–1920)
Person human Q3182287
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John Perry

Summary

John Perry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Garvagh[2]. He was born on February 14, 1850[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 4, 1920[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], mathematician[7], electrical engineer[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Perry's place of birth was Garvagh[2].
  • John Perry died in London[4].
  • John Perry was born on February 14, 1850[3].
  • John Perry died on August 4, 1920[5].
  • John Perry's father was Samuel Augustus Perry[12].
  • John Perry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Perry's professions included engineer[6].
  • John Perry's professions included mathematician[7].
  • John Perry worked as an electrical engineer[8].
  • John Perry worked as a physicist[9].
  • John Perry's professions included university teacher[10].
  • John Perry's professions included scientist[14].
  • John Perry's field of work was physics[15].
  • John Perry's field of work was electrical engineering[16].
  • John Perry's field of work was applied mechanics[17].
  • John Perry's field of work was mathematics[18].
  • John Perry's field of work was discoveries and inventions[19].
  • John Perry held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[20].
  • John Perry's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[21].
  • John Perry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • John Perry was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • John Perry is recorded as male[24].
  • John Perry's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Perry's family name is recorded as Perry[26].
  • John Perry's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Perry's place of birth was Garvagh[2]. He was born on February 14, 1850[3]. His father was Samuel Augustus Perry[12].

Education

John Perry was educated at University of Glasgow[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], mathematician[7], electrical engineer[8], physicist[9], university teacher[10], and scientist[14]. Fields of work include physics[15], a branch of science[28]; electrical engineering[16], a branch of engineering[29]; applied mechanics[17], a branch of mechanics[30]; mathematics[18], an academic discipline[31]; and discoveries and inventions[19]. John Perry held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[20].

Recognition

John Perry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

Death and Burial

John Perry died on August 4, 1920[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Perry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Perry born?

John Perry's place of birth was Garvagh[2].

Where did John Perry die?

John Perry died in London[4].

Who were John Perry's parents?

John Perry's father was Samuel Augustus Perry[12].

What did John Perry do for work?

John Perry worked as engineer[6], mathematician[7], electrical engineer[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did John Perry go to school?

John Perry was educated at University of Glasgow[21].

What awards did John Perry receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → London
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ja', 'mg']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 9457
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Glasgow
    Place of birth → Garvagh
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, German
    Contributed to creative work → Popular Science
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