Lewis Miller

American inventor, educator and philanthropist (1829–1899)
Person human Q4119577
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Lewis Miller

Summary

Lewis Miller is a human[1]. He was born in Greentown[2]. He was born on December 13, 1829[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 17, 1899[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], philanthropist[7], and industrialist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greentown[2], Lewis Miller…
  • Lewis Miller died in New York City[4].
  • Lewis Miller was born on December 13, 1829[3].
  • Lewis Miller died on February 17, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Glendale Cemetery[10].
  • Lewis Miller's father was John C. Miller[11].
  • A child of Lewis Miller was Mina Miller[12].
  • A child of Lewis Miller was Jane Eliza Miller[13].
  • A child of Lewis Miller was Theodore W. Miller[14].
  • A child of Lewis Miller was Grace Miller Hitchcock[15].
  • Lewis Miller held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Lewis Miller's professions included inventor[6].
  • Lewis Miller's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Lewis Miller's professions included industrialist[8].
  • Lewis Miller received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
  • Lewis Miller is recorded as male[18].
  • Lewis Miller's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Lewis Miller's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Miller[20].
  • Lewis Miller's family name is recorded as Miller[21].
  • Lewis Miller's given name is recorded as Lewis[22].
  • Lewis Miller's sibling is recorded as John Edwin Miller[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Lewis Miller was born in Greentown[2]. He was born on December 13, 1829[3]. His father was John C. Miller[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], philanthropist[7], and industrialist[8].

Recognition

Lewis Miller received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Children include Mina Miller[12], 1865–1947[24]; Jane Eliza Miller[13]; Theodore W. Miller[14], 1875–1898[25]; and Grace Miller Hitchcock[15].

Death and Burial

Lewis Miller died on February 17, 1899[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Glendale Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Lewis Miller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Miller born?

Lewis Miller's place of birth was Greentown[2].

Where did Lewis Miller die?

Lewis Miller died in New York City[4].

Who were Lewis Miller's parents?

Lewis Miller's father was John C. Miller[11].

What did Lewis Miller do for work?

Lewis Miller worked as inventor[6], philanthropist[7], and industrialist[8].

What awards did Lewis Miller receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . National Inventors Hall of Fame. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Miller, Lewis (1829-1899), educator, religious leader, and industrialist. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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