L. L. Langstroth

American beekeeper (1810–1895)
Person human Q951544
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L. L. Langstroth

Summary

L. L. Langstroth is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1810[3]. He died in Dayton[4]. He died on October 6, 1895[5]. He worked as a beekeeper[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • L. L. Langstroth was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • L. L. Langstroth passed away in Dayton[4].
  • L. L. Langstroth was born on December 25, 1810[3].
  • L. L. Langstroth died on October 6, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[9].
  • L. L. Langstroth held citizenship in United States[10].
  • L. L. Langstroth's professions included beekeeper[6].
  • L. L. Langstroth's professions included inventor[7].
  • Among L. L. Langstroth's employers was Yale University[11].
  • L. L. Langstroth's education included a stint at Yale University[12].
  • L. L. Langstroth received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[13].
  • L. L. Langstroth is recorded as male[14].
  • L. L. Langstroth's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • L. L. Langstroth's Commons category is recorded as Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth[16].
  • L. L. Langstroth's family name is recorded as Langstroth[17].
  • L. L. Langstroth's given name is recorded as Lorenzo[18].
  • L. L. Langstroth's given name is recorded as Lorraine[19].
  • L. L. Langstroth's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth[20].
  • L. L. Langstroth's Commons gallery is recorded as L. L. Langstroth[21].
  • L. L. Langstroth's relative is recorded as Clyde Cowan[22].
  • L. L. Langstroth's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • L. L. Langstroth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

L. L. Langstroth was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 25, 1810[3].

Education

L. L. Langstroth was educated at Yale University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include beekeeper[6] and inventor[7]. Among L. L. Langstroth's employers was Yale University[11].

Recognition

L. L. Langstroth received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[13].

Death and Burial

L. L. Langstroth died on October 6, 1895[5]. He passed away in Dayton[4]. He is buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for L. L. Langstroth include Langstroth hive[25], founded in 1851[26].

Why It Matters

L. L. Langstroth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He is credited with the discovery of Langstroth hive[29], founded in 1851[30]. Entities named for him include Langstroth hive[25], founded in 1851[26].

FAQs

Where was L. L. Langstroth born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], L. L. Langstroth…

Where did L. L. Langstroth die?

L. L. Langstroth died in Dayton[4].

What did L. L. Langstroth do for work?

L. L. Langstroth worked as beekeeper[6] and inventor[7].

Where did L. L. Langstroth go to school?

L. L. Langstroth was educated at Yale University[12].

What awards did L. L. Langstroth receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[13].

What did L. L. Langstroth discover?

L. L. Langstroth is credited as discoverer of Langstroth hive[29].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Bee Culture. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Bhl creator id 18084
    Occupation beekeeper, inventor
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