Dugald Clerk

British engineer (1854–1932)
Person human Q357947
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Summary

Dugald Clerk was born on March 31, 1854[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on November 12, 1932[3], in Surrey[4]. He worked as an inventor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (720 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
  • Educated at: University of Leeds[8], University of Strathclyde[9]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[10], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Royal Medal[12], Albert Medal[13]
  • Member of: Royal Society[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Dugald Clerk[16]
  • Family name: Clerk[17]
  • Given name: Dugald[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]

Why It Matters

Dugald Clerk has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Dugald Clerk born?

Dugald Clerk's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Dugald Clerk die?

Dugald Clerk died in Surrey[4].

What did Dugald Clerk do for work?

Dugald Clerk worked as an inventor[5].

Where did Dugald Clerk go to school?

Dugald Clerk was educated at University of Leeds[8] and University of Strathclyde[9].

What awards did Dugald Clerk receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[10], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Royal Medal[12], and Albert Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . thersa.org. thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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