William Kelly

American inventor, metallurgist and businessman (1811–1888)
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William Kelly
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13 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[9]
Date of birth
August 21, 1811
Date of death
February 11, 1888
Place of birth
Pittsburgh
Place of death
Louisville
Country of citizenship
United States[6]
Occupation
inventor
Citizenship
United States
Family name
Kelly[10]
Given name
William[11]
🏷️ Also known as
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VIAF cluster ID
71262493
Library of Congress Authorities ID
nr93016187
American National Biography ID
1300902
Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID
biography/William-Kelly
FAST ID
321133, 201736
Freebase ID
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Geni profile ID
6000000000742607655
Krugosvet article (archived)
tehnologiya-i-promyshlennost/kelli-uilyam
Prabook ID
266
SNAC ARK ID
w6sn31c0
Treccani ID
william-kelly
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WorldCat Entities ID
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Summary

Born in Pittsburgh[1], he… he was born on August 21, 1811[2]. He died in Louisville[3]. He died on February 11, 1888[4]. He worked as an inventor[5].

FAQs

Where was William Kelly born?

William Kelly's place of birth was Pittsburgh[1].

Where did William Kelly die?

William Kelly died in Louisville[3].

What did William Kelly do for work?

William Kelly worked as inventor[5].

Where did William Kelly go to school?

William Kelly was educated at University of Pittsburgh[7].

What awards did William Kelly receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[8].

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