Robert Fulton

Summary

Robert Fulton is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Little Britain Township^[2]. He was born on November 14, 1765^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on February 24, 1815^[5]. He worked as an engineer^[6], inventor^[7], painter^[8], and scientist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,342 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Little Britain Township^[2], Robert Fulton…
• Robert Fulton died in New York City^[4].
• Robert Fulton was born on November 14, 1765^[3].
• Robert Fulton was born on November 14, 1756^[11].
• Robert Fulton died on February 24, 1815^[5].
• Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery^[12].
• Among Robert Fulton's spouses was Harriet Livingston Fulton^[13].
• A child of Robert Fulton was Julia Fulton Blight^[14].
• A child of Robert Fulton was Cornelia Livingston Fulton^[15].
• Robert Fulton held citizenship in United States^[16].
• Robert Fulton worked as an engineer^[6].
• Robert Fulton worked as an inventor^[7].
• Robert Fulton worked as a painter^[8].
• Robert Fulton worked as a scientist^[9].
• Robert Fulton received the National Inventors Hall of Fame^[17].
• Robert Fulton was a member of American Antiquarian Society^[18].
• Robert Fulton is recorded as male^[19].
• Robert Fulton's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Robert Fulton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Fulton^[21].
• The cause of death was tuberculosis^[22].
• Robert Fulton's residence is recorded as New York City^[23].
• Robert Fulton's family name is recorded as Fulton^[24].
• Robert Fulton's given name is recorded as Robert^[25].
• Robert Fulton's Commons gallery is recorded as Robert Fulton^[26].
• Robert Fulton's medical condition is recorded as tuberculosis^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Fulton was born in Little Britain Township^[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 14, 1765^[3] and November 14, 1756^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer^[6], inventor^[7], painter^[8], and scientist^[9].

Recognition

Robert Fulton received the National Inventors Hall of Fame^[17].

Personal Life

Robert Fulton was married to Harriet Livingston Fulton^[13]. Children include Julia Fulton Blight^[14], an artist^[28], 1810–1848^[29] and Cornelia Livingston Fulton^[15], 1812–1893^[30].

Death and Burial

Robert Fulton died on February 24, 1815^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis^[22]. He is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Fulton include Fulton County^[31], a county of Kentucky^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1845^[34] and Fulton Street^[35], a street^[36], in United States^[37].

Why It Matters

Robert Fulton ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,342 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for him include Fulton County^[31], a county of Kentucky^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1845^[34] and Fulton Street^[35], a street^[36], in United States^[37].

FAQs

Where was Robert Fulton born?

Robert Fulton was born in Little Britain Township^[2].

Where did Robert Fulton die?

Robert Fulton died in New York City^[4].

Who was Robert Fulton married to?

Robert Fulton's spouses include Harriet Livingston Fulton^[13].

What did Robert Fulton do for work?

Robert Fulton worked as engineer^[6], inventor^[7], painter^[8], and scientist^[9].

What awards did Robert Fulton receive?

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