Charles Algernon Parsons

inventor of the steam turbine (1854-1931)
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Charles Algernon Parsons
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Charles Algernon Parsons

Summary

Charles Algernon Parsons is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 13, 1854[3]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. He died on February 11, 1931[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], inventor[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Algernon Parsons was born in London[2].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons died in Kingston[4].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons died in Kingston Harbour[10].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons was born on June 13, 1854[3].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons died on February 11, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at St John's College[11].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's father was William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[12].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's mother was Mary Rosse[13].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons was married to Katharine, Lady Parsons[14].
  • A child of Charles Algernon Parsons was Rachel Parsons[15].
  • A child of Charles Algernon Parsons was Algernon George Parsons[16].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's professions included engineer[6].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons worked as an inventor[7].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's field of work was steam turbine[19].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons held the position of High Sheriff of Northumberland[20].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons was employed by Heaton[21].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons's education included a stint at St John's College[23].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons received the Copley Medal[26].
  • Charles Algernon Parsons received the Faraday Medal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Algernon Parsons was born in London[2]. He was born on June 13, 1854[3]. His father was William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[12]. His mother was Mary Rosse[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31] and St John's College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1511[34]. Charles Algernon Parsons earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], inventor[7], and businessperson[8]. Charles Algernon Parsons's field of work was steam turbine[19]. He was employed by Heaton[21]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Northumberland[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40]; Copley Medal[26], a medallion[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1731[43]; Faraday Medal[27], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1922[46]; Rumford Medal[47], a science award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; and Albert Medal[50], a medallion[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1864[53].

Personal Life

Charles Algernon Parsons was married to Katharine, Lady Parsons[14]. Children include Rachel Parsons[15], an engineer[54], 1885–1956[55], of United Kingdom[56] and Algernon George Parsons[16].

Death and Burial

Charles Algernon Parsons died on February 11, 1931[5]. Recorded place of death include Kingston[4], a city[57], in Jamaica[58], founded in 1692[59] and Kingston Harbour[10], a port[60], in Jamaica[61]. The cause of death was peripheral neuropathy[62]. He is buried at St John's College[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Algernon Parsons ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He is credited with the discovery of Parsons turbine[65].

FAQs

Where was Charles Algernon Parsons born?

Charles Algernon Parsons was born in London[2].

Where did Charles Algernon Parsons die?

Charles Algernon Parsons passed away in Kingston[4].

Who were Charles Algernon Parsons's parents?

Charles Algernon Parsons's father was William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[12]. Charles Algernon Parsons's mother was Mary Rosse[13].

Who was Charles Algernon Parsons married to?

Charles Algernon Parsons's spouses include Katharine, Lady Parsons[14].

What did Charles Algernon Parsons do for work?

Charles Algernon Parsons worked as engineer[6], inventor[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Charles Algernon Parsons go to school?

Charles Algernon Parsons was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22] and St John's College[23].

What awards did Charles Algernon Parsons receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25], Copley Medal[26], and Faraday Medal[27].

What did Charles Algernon Parsons discover?

Charles Algernon Parsons is credited as discoverer of Parsons turbine[65].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  3. [64] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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