Richard Trevithick
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Summary
Richard Trevithick was born on April 13, 1771[1], in Tregajorran[2]. He died on April 22, 1833[3], in Dartford[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], mining engineer[6], engineer[7], railway engineer[8], and locomotive designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,630 views/month, #6,824 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kent[11]
- Father: Richard Trevithick[12]
- Mother: Ann Teague[13]
- Spouse: Jane Harvey[14]
- Child: Francis Trevithick[15], John Harvey Trevithick[16], Frederick Trevithick[17], Richard Trevithick[18], Ann Trevithick[19], Elizabeth Harvey Trevithick[20]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21], Kingdom of Great Britain[22]
- Occupation: explorer[23]
- Field of work: mine engineering[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Richard Trevithick[26]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[27]
- Family name: Trevithick[28]
- Given name: Richard[29]
- Relative: John Harvey[30], Andrew Vivian[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Richard Trevithick[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
Why It Matters
Richard Trevithick has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He is credited with the discovery of passenger train[41], a train and rail category[42] and Fusible plug[43].
FAQs
Where was Richard Trevithick born?
Richard Trevithick's place of birth was Tregajorran[2].
Where did Richard Trevithick die?
Richard Trevithick died in Dartford[4].
Who were Richard Trevithick's parents?
Richard Trevithick's father was Richard Trevithick[12]. Richard Trevithick's mother was Ann Teague[13].
Who was Richard Trevithick married to?
Richard Trevithick's spouses include Jane Harvey[14].
What did Richard Trevithick do for work?
Richard Trevithick worked as an inventor[5], mining engineer[6], engineer[7], railway engineer[8], and locomotive designer[9].
What did Richard Trevithick discover?
Richard Trevithick is credited as discoverer of passenger train[41] and Fusible plug[43].