Joseph Swan
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Summary
Joseph Swan was born on October 31, 1828[1], in Sunderland[2]. He died on May 27, 1914[3], in Surrey[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,301 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Bishopwearmouth[10]
- Place of death: Warlingham[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Field of work: physics[13], chemistry[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Legion of Honour[16], Hughes Medal[17], Albert Medal[18], Knight Bachelor[19]
- Member of: Royal Institution[20], Royal Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Joseph Wilson Swan[23]
- Family name: Swan[24]
- Given name: Joseph[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], New International Encyclopedia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Joseph Wilson Swan[30]
- Has works in the collection: Tate[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Swan include Katharine Burr Blodgett Medal and Prize[33], a physics award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Swan Rock[36], an island[37].
Why It Matters
Joseph Swan has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He is credited with the discovery of incandescent light bulb[40], an invention[41] and artificial silk[42], a fiber[43]. Entities named for him include Katharine Burr Blodgett Medal and Prize[33], a physics award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Swan Rock[36], an island[37].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Swan born?
Joseph Swan was born in Sunderland[2].
Where did Joseph Swan die?
Joseph Swan passed away in Surrey[4].
What did Joseph Swan do for work?
Joseph Swan worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8].
What awards did Joseph Swan receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Legion of Honour[16], Hughes Medal[17], and Albert Medal[18].
What did Joseph Swan discover?
Joseph Swan is credited as discoverer of incandescent light bulb[40] and artificial silk[42].