Wilbur Wright
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Wilbur Wright
Summary
Wilbur Wright is a human[1]. Born in Millville[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1867[3]. He died in Dayton[4]. He died on May 30, 1912[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], businessperson[7], inventor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Wilbur Wright's place of birth was Millville[2].
- Wilbur Wright died in Dayton[4].
- Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867[3].
- Wilbur Wright was born on 1867[11].
- Wilbur Wright died on May 30, 1912[5].
- Wilbur Wright died on 1912[12].
- Wilbur Wright is buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[13].
- Wilbur Wright's father was Milton Wright[14].
- Wilbur Wright's mother was Susan Catherine Koerner Wright[15].
- Wilbur Wright held citizenship in United States[16].
- Wilbur Wright's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
- Wilbur Wright worked as a businessperson[7].
- Wilbur Wright worked as an inventor[8].
- Wilbur Wright's professions included writer[9].
- Wilbur Wright received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
- Wilbur Wright received the Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18].
- Wilbur Wright received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].
- Wilbur Wright was a member of Wright brothers[20].
- Wilbur Wright is recorded as male[21].
- Wilbur Wright's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Wilbur Wright's Commons category is recorded as Wilbur Wright[23].
- The cause of death was typhus[24].
- Wilbur Wright's family name is recorded as Wright[25].
- Wilbur Wright's given name is recorded as Wilbur[26].
- Wilbur Wright's Commons gallery is recorded as Wilbur Wright[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Wilbur Wright was born in Millville[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 16, 1867[3] and 1867[11]. His father was Milton Wright[14]. His mother was Susan Catherine Koerner Wright[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], businessperson[7], inventor[8], and writer[9].
Recognition
Awards received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], a nonprofit organization[28], in United States[29], founded in 1973[30], headquartered in North Canton[31]; Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18], a science award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], an aviation museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1962[36].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 30, 1912[5] and 1912[12]. Wilbur Wright died in Dayton[4]. The cause of death was typhus[24]. He is buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Wilbur Wright include Wright Brothers Medal[37], an award[38], in Internationality[39], founded in 1927[40]; Mount Wilbur[41], a mountain[42], in United States[43]; Wright Ice Piedmont[44], an ice piedmont[45]; and 11247 Wilburwright[46], an asteroid[47].
Why It Matters
Wilbur Wright ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 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 Wright Brothers Medal[37], an award[38], in Internationality[39], founded in 1927[40]; Mount Wilbur[41], a mountain[42], in United States[43]; Wright Ice Piedmont[44], an ice piedmont[45]; and 11247 Wilburwright[46], an asteroid[47].
FAQs
Where was Wilbur Wright born?
Wilbur Wright was born in Millville[2].
Where did Wilbur Wright die?
Wilbur Wright passed away in Dayton[4].
Who were Wilbur Wright's parents?
Wilbur Wright's father was Milton Wright[14]. Wilbur Wright's mother was Susan Catherine Koerner Wright[15].
What did Wilbur Wright do for work?
Wilbur Wright worked as aircraft pilot[6], businessperson[7], inventor[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Wilbur Wright receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].