Willis Carrier
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Summary
Willis Carrier was born on November 26, 1876[1], in Angola[2]. He died on October 29, 1950[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], and technician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,389 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 26, 1876[10]
- Date of death: October 7, 1950[11]
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery[12]
- Father: Duane Williams Carrier[13]
- Mother: Elizabeth R. Haviland[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Field of work: air conditioning[16]
- Educated at: Cornell University[17], Cornell University College of Engineering[18]
- Award received: Frank P. Brown Medal[19], ASME Medal[20], National Inventors Hall of Fame[21], John Scott Award[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Willis Carrier[24]
- Family name: Carrier[25]
- Given name: Willis (given name)[26], Haviland[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Commons Creator page: Willis Carrier[29]
Why It Matters
Willis Carrier has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Willis Carrier born?
Willis Carrier's place of birth was Angola[2].
Where did Willis Carrier die?
Willis Carrier died in New York City[4].
Who were Willis Carrier's parents?
Willis Carrier's father was Duane Williams Carrier[13]. Willis Carrier's mother was Elizabeth R. Haviland[14].
What did Willis Carrier do for work?
Willis Carrier worked as an inventor[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], and technician[8].
Where did Willis Carrier go to school?
Willis Carrier was educated at Cornell University[17] and Cornell University College of Engineering[18].
What awards did Willis Carrier receive?
Honors received include Frank P. Brown Medal[19], ASME Medal[20], National Inventors Hall of Fame[21], and John Scott Award[22].