Robert Fulton
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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], scientist[9], and technician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,058 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- Robert Fulton died on February 24, 1815[5].
- Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery[13].
- Among Robert Fulton's spouses was Harriet Livingston Fulton[14].
- A child of Robert Fulton was Julia Fulton Blight[15].
- A child of Robert Fulton was Cornelia Livingston Fulton[16].
- Robert Fulton held citizenship in United States[17].
- 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's professions included technician[10].
- Robert Fulton received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[18].
- Robert Fulton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[19].
- Robert Fulton is recorded as male[20].
- Robert Fulton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Robert Fulton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Fulton[22].
- The cause of death was tuberculosis[23].
- Robert Fulton's residence is recorded as New York City[24].
- Robert Fulton's family name is recorded as Fulton[25].
- Robert Fulton's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
- Robert Fulton's Commons gallery is recorded as Robert Fulton[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[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include engineer[6], inventor[7], painter[8], scientist[9], and technician[10].
Recognition
Robert Fulton received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[18].
Personal Life
Robert Fulton was married to Harriet Livingston Fulton[14]. Children include Julia Fulton Blight[15], an artist[28], 1810–1848[29] and Cornelia Livingston Fulton[16], 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[23]. He is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Fulton include Fulton Street[31], a street[32], in United States[33] and Fulton County[34], a county of Kentucky[35], in United States[36], founded in 1845[37].
Why It Matters
Robert Fulton ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,058 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Fulton Street[31], a street[32], in United States[33] and Fulton County[34], a county of Kentucky[35], in United States[36], founded in 1845[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[14].
What did Robert Fulton do for work?
Robert Fulton worked as engineer[6], inventor[7], painter[8], scientist[9], and technician[10].
What awards did Robert Fulton receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[18].