Walter Hunt

American mechanic and inventor (1796–1859)
Person human Q540567
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Walter Hunt

Summary

Walter Hunt is a human[1]. He was born in New York[2]. He was born on July 29, 1796[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 8, 1859[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], designer[7], and mechanic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter Hunt's place of birth was New York[2].
  • Walter Hunt passed away in New York City[4].
  • Walter Hunt was born on July 29, 1796[3].
  • Walter Hunt died on June 8, 1859[5].
  • Walter Hunt is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[10].
  • Walter Hunt held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Walter Hunt worked as an inventor[6].
  • Walter Hunt worked as a designer[7].
  • Walter Hunt worked as a mechanic[8].
  • Walter Hunt received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].
  • Walter Hunt is recorded as male[13].
  • Walter Hunt's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Walter Hunt's Commons category is recorded as Walter Hunt (inventor)[15].
  • Walter Hunt's family name is recorded as Q254906[16].
  • Walter Hunt's given name is recorded as Walter[17].
  • Walter Hunt's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Walter Hunt (inventor)[18].
  • Walter Hunt's Commons Creator page is recorded as Walter Hunt (inventor)[19].
  • Walter Hunt's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[20].
  • Walter Hunt's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Hunt was born in New York[2]. He was born on July 29, 1796[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], designer[7], and mechanic[8].

Recognition

Walter Hunt received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].

Death and Burial

Walter Hunt died on June 8, 1859[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Walter Hunt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

He is credited with the discovery of safety pin[23] and Rocket Ball[24], an ammunition model[25].

FAQs

Where was Walter Hunt born?

Born in New York[2], Walter Hunt…

Where did Walter Hunt die?

Walter Hunt passed away in New York City[4].

What did Walter Hunt do for work?

Walter Hunt worked as inventor[6], designer[7], and mechanic[8].

What awards did Walter Hunt receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].

What did Walter Hunt discover?

Walter Hunt is credited as discoverer of safety pin[23] and Rocket Ball[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . invent.org. invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . moma.org. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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