Thomas Armat

American cinematographer (1866–1948)
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Summary

Thomas Armat was born on October 25, 1866[1], in Fredericksburg[2]. He died on September 30, 1948[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a mechanic[5] and inventor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Field of work: cinematography[9]
  • Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[10], Academy Honorary Award[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Given name: Thomas[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[14]

Why It Matters

Thomas Armat has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Armat born?

Thomas Armat was born in Fredericksburg[2].

Where did Thomas Armat die?

Thomas Armat died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Thomas Armat do for work?

Thomas Armat worked as a mechanic[5] and inventor[6].

What awards did Thomas Armat receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[10] and Academy Honorary Award[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . National Inventors Hall of Fame. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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