Laurens Hammond
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Summary
Laurens Hammond was born on January 11, 1895[1], in Evanston[2]. He died on July 3, 1973[3], in Cornwall[4]. He worked as an organ builder[5] and patent inventor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cornwall Hollow Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Cornell University[10], Cornell University College of Engineering[11], École alsacienne[12]
- Award received: John Price Wetherill Medal[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Laurens Hammond[15]
- Residence: Evanston[16]
- Family name: Hammond[17]
- Given name: Laurens[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Commons Creator page: Laurens Hammond[20]
- Sibling: Eunice Tietjens[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Laurens Hammond include Hammond organ[22], a musical instrument model[23].
Why It Matters
Laurens Hammond has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
He is credited with the discovery of Hammond organ[26], a musical instrument model[27]; electric organ[28]; and electronic organ[29]. Entities named for him include Hammond organ[22], a musical instrument model[23].
FAQs
Where was Laurens Hammond born?
Laurens Hammond was born in Evanston[2].
Where did Laurens Hammond die?
Laurens Hammond died in Cornwall[4].
What did Laurens Hammond do for work?
Laurens Hammond worked as an organ builder[5] and patent inventor[6].
Where did Laurens Hammond go to school?
Laurens Hammond was educated at Cornell University[10], Cornell University College of Engineering[11], and École alsacienne[12].
What awards did Laurens Hammond receive?
Honors received include John Price Wetherill Medal[13].
What did Laurens Hammond discover?
Laurens Hammond is credited as discoverer of Hammond organ[26], electric organ[28], and electronic organ[29].