Sandford Fleming
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Summary
Sandford Fleming was born on January 7, 1827[1], in Kirkcaldy[2]. He died on July 22, 1915[3], in Halifax[4]. He worked as a postage stamp designer[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,751 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beechwood Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Annie Jane Fleming[10]
- Child: Lily Frances Fleming[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Field of work: engineer's degree[14]
- Position held: chief engineer[15], chancellor[16], director[17]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Person of National Historic Significance[19]
- Member of: Royal Society of Canada[20], Halifax Club[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Sandford Fleming[23]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[24]
- Family name: Fleming[25]
- Given name: Sandford[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sandford Fleming[27]
- Commons gallery: Sandford Fleming[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Sandford Fleming[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Sandford Fleming include Fleming College[35], a university[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1967[38]; Mount Sir Sandford[39], a mountain[40], in Canada[41]; Sandford Fleming Award[42], a science award[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1982[45]; and Sir Sandford Range[46], a mountain range[47], in Canada[48].
Why It Matters
Sandford Fleming has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Fleming College[35], a university[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1967[38]; Mount Sir Sandford[39], a mountain[40], in Canada[41]; Sandford Fleming Award[42], a science award[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1982[45]; and Sir Sandford Range[46], a mountain range[47], in Canada[48].
FAQs
Where was Sandford Fleming born?
Sandford Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy[2].
Where did Sandford Fleming die?
Sandford Fleming passed away in Halifax[4].
Who was Sandford Fleming married to?
Sandford Fleming's spouses include Annie Jane Fleming[10].
What did Sandford Fleming do for work?
Sandford Fleming worked as a postage stamp designer[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7].
What awards did Sandford Fleming receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and Person of National Historic Significance[19].