Percy Pilcher
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Summary
Percy Pilcher was born on January 16, 1866[1], in Bath[2]. He died on October 2, 1899[3], in London[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5], inventor[6], glider pilot[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brompton Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[14]
- Commons category: Percy Pilcher[15]
- Family name: Pilcher[16]
- Given name: Percy[17]
- Manner of death: accidental death[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Name in native language: Percy Sinclair Pilcher[20]
- Sibling: Thomas Pilcher[21], Ella Pilcher[22]
- P14536: 436851[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Percy Pilcher include Pilcher Peak[24], a mountain[25].
Why It Matters
Percy Pilcher has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include Pilcher Peak[24], a mountain[25].
FAQs
Where was Percy Pilcher born?
Percy Pilcher's place of birth was Bath[2].
Where did Percy Pilcher die?
Percy Pilcher passed away in London[4].
What did Percy Pilcher do for work?
Percy Pilcher worked as an aircraft pilot[5], inventor[6], glider pilot[7], and engineer[8].