Robert Stephenson
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Summary
Robert Stephenson was born on October 16, 1803[1], in Willington Quay[2]. He died on October 12, 1859[3], in London[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5], politician[6], railway engineer[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,562 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10]
- Father: George Stephenson[11]
- Mother: Frances Henderson[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], United Kingdom[14]
- Field of work: construction[15]
- Position held: member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[20]
- Notable work: High Level Bridge[21], Conwy Railway Bridge[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Member of: Royal Society[26], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[29]
- Commons category: Robert Stephenson[30]
- Family name: Stephenson[31]
- Given name: Robert[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Stephenson[33]
- Commons gallery: Robert Stephenson[34]
- Work location: London[35]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], New International Encyclopedia[41], Dresdner Hefte[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43], French[44]
- Commons Creator page: Robert Stephenson[45]
- Name in native language: Robert Stephenson[46]
- Different from: Robert Stephenson[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Stephenson include Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell[48], a scout leader[49], 1857–1941[50], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[51] and Stephenson valve gear[52], a valve gear[53].
Why It Matters
Robert Stephenson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell[48], a scout leader[49], 1857–1941[50], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[51] and Stephenson valve gear[52], a valve gear[53].
FAQs
Where was Robert Stephenson born?
Robert Stephenson's place of birth was Willington Quay[2].
Where did Robert Stephenson die?
Robert Stephenson died in London[4].
Who were Robert Stephenson's parents?
Robert Stephenson's father was George Stephenson[11]. Robert Stephenson's mother was Frances Henderson[12].
What did Robert Stephenson do for work?
Robert Stephenson worked as a civil engineer[5], politician[6], railway engineer[7], and engineer[8].
Where did Robert Stephenson go to school?
Robert Stephenson was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].
What awards did Robert Stephenson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].