Thomas Russell Crampton

British engineer (1816–1888)
Person human Q562579
Thomas Russell Crampton
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Thomas Russell Crampton

Summary

Thomas Russell Crampton is a human[1]. Born in Broadstairs[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1816[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 19, 1888[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], businessperson[7], civil engineer[8], and railway engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Russell Crampton's place of birth was Broadstairs[2].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton died in London[4].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton was born on August 6, 1816[3].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton died on April 19, 1888[5].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton worked as an inventor[6].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton worked as a civil engineer[8].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's professions included railway engineer[9].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's field of work was railway[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Russell Crampton is Crampton locomotive[13].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Russell Crampton[16].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's family name is recorded as Crampton[17].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas Russell Crampton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Broadstairs[2], Thomas Russell Crampton… he was born on August 6, 1816[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], businessperson[7], civil engineer[8], and railway engineer[9]. Thomas Russell Crampton's field of work was railway[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Russell Crampton is Crampton locomotive[13].

Death and Burial

Thomas Russell Crampton died on April 19, 1888[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Russell Crampton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

He is credited with the discovery of Crampton locomotive[21].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Russell Crampton born?

Thomas Russell Crampton's place of birth was Broadstairs[2].

Where did Thomas Russell Crampton die?

Thomas Russell Crampton died in London[4].

What did Thomas Russell Crampton do for work?

Thomas Russell Crampton worked as inventor[6], businessperson[7], civil engineer[8], and railway engineer[9].

What did Thomas Russell Crampton discover?

Thomas Russell Crampton is credited as discoverer of Crampton locomotive[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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