John Stringfellow
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Summary
John Stringfellow was born on January 1, 1799[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on December 13, 1883[3], in London[4]. He worked as an engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 6, 1799[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8], Kingdom of Great Britain[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: John Stringfellow[12]
- Family name: Stringfellow[13]
- Given name: John[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Stringfellow[15]
- Commons gallery: John Stringfellow[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Name in native language: John Stringfellow[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Stringfellow include Stringfellow Glacier[19], a glacier[20].
Why It Matters
John Stringfellow has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of aerial steam carriage[23], an airplane[24], in United Kingdom[25]. Entities named for him include Stringfellow Glacier[19], a glacier[20].
FAQs
Where was John Stringfellow born?
John Stringfellow's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
Where did John Stringfellow die?
John Stringfellow passed away in London[4].
What did John Stringfellow do for work?
John Stringfellow worked as an engineer[5].
What did John Stringfellow discover?
John Stringfellow is credited as discoverer of aerial steam carriage[23].