Edward Alfred Cowper

British engineer (1819–1893)
Person human Q1291537
Edward Alfred Cowper
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Edward Alfred Cowper

Summary

Edward Alfred Cowper is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1819[3]. He died in Weybridge[4]. He died on May 9, 1893[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], mechanical engineer[7], and engineer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Alfred Cowper…
  • Edward Alfred Cowper passed away in Weybridge[4].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper was born on December 10, 1819[3].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper died on May 9, 1893[5].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper worked as an inventor[6].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper worked as a mechanical engineer[7].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's professions included engineer[8].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper was employed by Institution of Mechanical Engineers[11].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper received the Elliott Cresson Medal[12].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's Commons category is recorded as Edward Alfred Cowper[15].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[16].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[19].
  • Edward Alfred Cowper's described by source is recorded as Oxford Dictionary of National Biography[20].

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Origins and Family

Edward Alfred Cowper was born in London[2]. He was born on December 10, 1819[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], mechanical engineer[7], and engineer[8]. Edward Alfred Cowper was employed by Institution of Mechanical Engineers[11].

Recognition

Edward Alfred Cowper received the Elliott Cresson Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Edward Alfred Cowper died on May 9, 1893[5]. He died in Weybridge[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[16].

Why It Matters

Edward Alfred Cowper has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Edward Alfred Cowper born?

Born in London[2], Edward Alfred Cowper…

Where did Edward Alfred Cowper die?

Edward Alfred Cowper passed away in Weybridge[4].

What did Edward Alfred Cowper do for work?

Edward Alfred Cowper worked as inventor[6], mechanical engineer[7], and engineer[8].

What awards did Edward Alfred Cowper receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth London
    Occupation
    Employer Institution of Mechanical Engineers
    Award received Elliott Cresson Medal
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