Sandford Fleming

Summary

Sandford Fleming is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kirkcaldy^[2]. He was born on January 7, 1827^[3]. He died in Halifax^[4]. He died on July 22, 1915^[5]. He worked as a postage stamp designer^[6], inventor^[7], and engineer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (489 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Sandford Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy^[2].
• Sandford Fleming died in Halifax^[4].
• Sandford Fleming was born on January 7, 1827^[3].
• Sandford Fleming died on July 22, 1915^[5].
• Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery^[10].
• Sandford Fleming was married to Annie Jane Fleming^[11].
• A child of Sandford Fleming was Lily Frances Fleming^[12].
• Sandford Fleming held citizenship in Canada^[13].
• Sandford Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Sandford Fleming's professions included postage stamp designer^[6].
• Sandford Fleming worked as an inventor^[7].
• Sandford Fleming's professions included engineer^[8].
• Sandford Fleming's field of work was engineer's degree^[15].
• Sandford Fleming held the position of chief engineer^[16].
• Sandford Fleming held the position of chief engineer^[17].
• Sandford Fleming held the position of chancellor^[18].
• Sandford Fleming held the position of director^[19].
• Sandford Fleming received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20].
• Sandford Fleming received the Person of National Historic Significance^[21].
• Sandford Fleming was a member of Royal Society of Canada^[22].
• Sandford Fleming was a member of Royal Society of Canada^[23].
• Sandford Fleming was a member of Halifax Club^[24].
• Sandford Fleming is recorded as male^[25].
• Sandford Fleming's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Sandford Fleming's Commons category is recorded as Sandford Fleming^[27].

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Origins and Family

Sandford Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy^[2]. He was born on January 7, 1827^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include postage stamp designer^[6], inventor^[7], and engineer^[8]. Sandford Fleming's field of work was engineer's degree^[15]. Positions held include chief engineer^[16]; chancellor^[18], a historical profession^[28]; and director^[19], a profession^[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20], a grade of an order^[30], in United Kingdom^[31] and Person of National Historic Significance^[21], an award^[32], in Canada^[33].

Personal Life

Sandford Fleming was married to Annie Jane Fleming^[11]. A child of him was Lily Frances Fleming^[12].

Death and Burial

Sandford Fleming died on July 22, 1915^[5]. He passed away in Halifax^[4]. He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sandford Fleming include Mount Sir Sandford^[34], a mountain^[35], in Canada^[36]; Fleming College^[37], a university^[38], in Canada^[39], founded in 1967^[40]; Sir Sandford Range^[41], a mountain range^[42], in Canada^[43]; and Sandford Fleming Award^[44], a science award^[45], in Canada^[46], founded in 1982^[47].

Why It Matters

Sandford Fleming ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (489 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

Entities named for him include Mount Sir Sandford^[34], a mountain^[35], in Canada^[36]; Fleming College^[37], a university^[38], in Canada^[39], founded in 1967^[40]; Sir Sandford Range^[41], a mountain range^[42], in Canada^[43]; and Sandford Fleming Award^[44], a science award^[45], in Canada^[46], founded in 1982^[47].

FAQs

Where was Sandford Fleming born?

Sandford Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy^[2].

Where did Sandford Fleming die?

Sandford Fleming passed away in Halifax^[4].

Who was Sandford Fleming married to?

Sandford Fleming's spouses include Annie Jane Fleming^[11].

What did Sandford Fleming do for work?

Sandford Fleming worked as postage stamp designer^[6], inventor^[7], and engineer^[8].

What awards did Sandford Fleming receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20] and Person of National Historic Significance^[21].