Archibald Low

British physicist (1888–1956)
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Summary

Archibald Low was born on October 17, 1888[1], in Purley[2]. He died on September 13, 1956[3], in London[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], engineer[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1888[11]
  • Place of burial: Brompton Cemetery[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Occupation: author[14]
  • Educated at: St Paul's School[15]
  • Award received: International Space Hall of Fame[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Military branch: British Army[18]
  • Family name: Low[19]
  • Given name: Archibald[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Writing language: English[22]

Why It Matters

Archibald Low has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Low born?

Archibald Low was born in Purley[2].

Where did Archibald Low die?

Archibald Low died in London[4].

What did Archibald Low do for work?

Archibald Low worked as an inventor[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], engineer[8], and physicist[9].

Where did Archibald Low go to school?

Archibald Low was educated at St Paul's School[15].

What awards did Archibald Low receive?

Honors received include International Space Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Las Vegas Optic. Retrieved . nmspacemuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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