Cyrus McCormick
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Summary
Cyrus McCormick was born on February 15, 1809[1], in Raphine[2]. He died on May 13, 1884[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], journalist[6], businessperson[7], peace activist[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,723 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Graceland Cemetery[11]
- Father: Robert McCormick[12]
- Spouse: Nancy Fowler McCormick[13]
- Child: Harold Fowler McCormick[14], Cyrus Hall McCormick II[15], Stanley Robert McCormick[16], Anita McCormick Blaine[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Occupation: farmer[19], engineer[20]
- Field of work: entrepreneur[21]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], National Inventors Hall of Fame[23]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Cyrus McCormick[26]
- Cause of death: stroke[27]
- Family name: McCormick[28]
- Given name: Cyrus[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Commons Creator page: Cyrus McCormick[32]
- Sibling: William Sanderson McCormick[33], Leander J. McCormick[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[35], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[36], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Cyrus McCormick include McCormick County[38], a county of South Carolina[39], in United States[40], founded in 1914[41].
Why It Matters
Cyrus McCormick has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include McCormick County[38], a county of South Carolina[39], in United States[40], founded in 1914[41].
FAQs
Where was Cyrus McCormick born?
Cyrus McCormick was born in Raphine[2].
Where did Cyrus McCormick die?
Cyrus McCormick died in Chicago[4].
Who were Cyrus McCormick's parents?
Cyrus McCormick's father was Robert McCormick[12].
Who was Cyrus McCormick married to?
Cyrus McCormick's spouses include Nancy Fowler McCormick[13].
What did Cyrus McCormick do for work?
Cyrus McCormick worked as an inventor[5], journalist[6], businessperson[7], peace activist[8], and entrepreneur[9].
What awards did Cyrus McCormick receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22] and National Inventors Hall of Fame[23].