Cyrus West Field

Summary

Cyrus West Field is a human^[1]. He was born in Stockbridge^[2]. He was born on October 20, 1819^[3]. He died in Irvington^[4]. He died on July 12, 1892^[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], philanthropist^[9], and engineer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (951 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Cyrus West Field was born in Stockbridge^[2].
• Cyrus West Field passed away in Irvington^[4].
• Cyrus West Field was born on October 20, 1819^[3].
• Cyrus West Field was born on November 30, 1819^[12].
• Cyrus West Field died on July 12, 1892^[5].
• Cyrus West Field is buried at Stockbridge Cemetery^[13].
• Cyrus West Field's father was David Dudley Field I^[14].
• Cyrus West Field's mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[15].
• Cyrus West Field held citizenship in United States^[16].
• Cyrus West Field worked as an entrepreneur^[6].
• Cyrus West Field's professions included financier^[7].
• Cyrus West Field's professions included inventor^[8].
• Cyrus West Field worked as a philanthropist^[9].
• Cyrus West Field worked as an engineer^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Cyrus West Field is transatlantic telegraph cable^[17].
• Cyrus West Field received the Congressional Gold Medal^[18].
• Cyrus West Field is recorded as male^[19].
• Cyrus West Field's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Cyrus West Field's Commons category is recorded as Cyrus West Field^[21].
• Cyrus West Field's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch^[22].
• Cyrus West Field's family name is recorded as Field^[23].
• Cyrus West Field's given name is recorded as Cyrus^[24].
• Cyrus West Field's given name is recorded as West^[25].
• Cyrus West Field's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Cyrus West Field^[26].
• Cyrus West Field's Commons gallery is recorded as Cyrus West Field^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Cyrus West Field was born in Stockbridge^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 20, 1819^[3] and November 30, 1819^[12]. His father was David Dudley Field I^[14]. His mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], philanthropist^[9], and engineer^[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Cyrus West Field is transatlantic telegraph cable^[17]. Things named for him include Field^[28], a human settlement^[29], in Canada^[30].

Recognition

Cyrus West Field received the Congressional Gold Medal^[18].

Death and Burial

Cyrus West Field died on July 12, 1892^[5]. He passed away in Irvington^[4]. Burial took place at Stockbridge Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Cyrus West Field ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (951 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include Field^[28], a human settlement^[29], in Canada^[30].

FAQs

Where was Cyrus West Field born?

Cyrus West Field's place of birth was Stockbridge^[2].

Where did Cyrus West Field die?

Cyrus West Field passed away in Irvington^[4].

Who were Cyrus West Field's parents?

Cyrus West Field's father was David Dudley Field I^[14]. Cyrus West Field's mother was Submit Dickinson Field^[15].

What did Cyrus West Field do for work?

Cyrus West Field worked as entrepreneur^[6], financier^[7], inventor^[8], philanthropist^[9], and engineer^[10].

What awards did Cyrus West Field receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[18].