Ambrose Godfrey
German-English chemist, inventor of the fire extinguisher (1660-1741)
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Summary
Ambrose Godfrey was born on January 1, 1660[1], in Köthen[2]. He died on January 15, 1741[3], in London[4]. He worked as an apothecary[5], chemist[6], inventor[7], pharmacist[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 17, 1741[11]
- Child: John Godfrey[12], Ambrose Godfrey[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14], Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Field of work: chemistry[16], pharmacy[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Ambrose Godfrey[21]
- Family name: Hanckwitz[22]
- Given name: Ambrosius[23], Ambrose[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], Papers of August Hermann Francke[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27], English[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[29], WikiProject PRINT[30]
Why It Matters
Ambrose Godfrey has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Ambrose Godfrey born?
Ambrose Godfrey's place of birth was Köthen[2].
Where did Ambrose Godfrey die?
Ambrose Godfrey died in London[4].
What did Ambrose Godfrey do for work?
Ambrose Godfrey worked as an apothecary[5], chemist[6], inventor[7], pharmacist[8], and naturalist[9].
What awards did Ambrose Godfrey receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].