Herbert William Garratt

British engineer (1864-1913)
Person human Q1609313
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Herbert William Garratt

Summary

Herbert William Garratt is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 8, 1864[3]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4]. He died on September 25, 1913[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], locomotive designer[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert William Garratt's place of birth was London[2].
  • Herbert William Garratt died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
  • Herbert William Garratt was born on June 8, 1864[3].
  • Herbert William Garratt died on September 25, 1913[5].
  • Herbert William Garratt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Herbert William Garratt's professions included engineer[6].
  • Herbert William Garratt's professions included locomotive designer[7].
  • Herbert William Garratt's professions included inventor[8].
  • Herbert William Garratt is recorded as male[11].
  • Herbert William Garratt's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Herbert William Garratt's family name is recorded as Garratt[13].
  • Herbert William Garratt's given name is recorded as Herbert[14].
  • Herbert William Garratt's given name is recorded as William[15].

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Origins and Family

Herbert William Garratt's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 8, 1864[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], locomotive designer[7], and inventor[8].

Death and Burial

Herbert William Garratt died on September 25, 1913[5]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Herbert William Garratt include Garratt locomotive[16].

Why It Matters

Herbert William Garratt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

He is credited with the discovery of Garratt locomotive[19]. Entities named for him include Garratt locomotive[16].

FAQs

Where was Herbert William Garratt born?

Herbert William Garratt was born in London[2].

Where did Herbert William Garratt die?

Herbert William Garratt passed away in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

What did Herbert William Garratt do for work?

Herbert William Garratt worked as engineer[6], locomotive designer[7], and inventor[8].

What did Herbert William Garratt discover?

Herbert William Garratt is credited as discoverer of Garratt locomotive[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [16] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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