Sandford Fleming
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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 (3,171 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].
Body
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 Fleming College[34], a university[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1967[37]; Mount Sir Sandford[38], a mountain[39], in Canada[40]; Sandford Fleming Award[41], a science award[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1982[44]; and Sir Sandford Range[45], a mountain range[46], in Canada[47].
Why It Matters
Sandford Fleming ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,171 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 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Fleming College[34], a university[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1967[37]; Mount Sir Sandford[38], a mountain[39], in Canada[40]; Sandford Fleming Award[41], a science award[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1982[44]; and Sir Sandford Range[45], a mountain range[46], in Canada[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].