Sherman Fairchild

American businessman (1896–1971)
Person human Q1528185
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Sherman Fairchild

Summary

Sherman Fairchild is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oneonta[2]. He was born on April 7, 1896[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 28, 1971[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sherman Fairchild was born in Oneonta[2].
  • Sherman Fairchild passed away in New York City[4].
  • Sherman Fairchild was born on April 7, 1896[3].
  • Sherman Fairchild died on March 28, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery[11].
  • Sherman Fairchild's father was George Winthrop Fairchild[12].
  • Sherman Fairchild held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Sherman Fairchild's professions included military flight engineer[6].
  • Sherman Fairchild worked as a financier[7].
  • Sherman Fairchild's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Sherman Fairchild worked as an inventor[9].
  • Sherman Fairchild's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • Sherman Fairchild's education included a stint at Columbia University[15].
  • Sherman Fairchild was educated at University of Arizona[16].
  • Sherman Fairchild received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].
  • Sherman Fairchild received the Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18].
  • Sherman Fairchild is recorded as male[19].
  • Sherman Fairchild's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Sherman Fairchild's Commons category is recorded as Sherman Fairchild[21].
  • Sherman Fairchild's family name is recorded as Fairchild[22].
  • Sherman Fairchild's given name is recorded as Sherman[23].
  • Sherman Fairchild's given name is recorded as Mills[24].
  • Sherman Fairchild's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Sherman Fairchild's Commons Creator page is recorded as Sherman Fairchild[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oneonta[2], Sherman Fairchild… he was born on April 7, 1896[3]. His father was George Winthrop Fairchild[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30]; Columbia University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; and University of Arizona[16], a public university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1885[37], headquartered in Tucson[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and inventor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], an aviation museum[39], in United States[40], founded in 1962[41] and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18], a fellowship award[42].

Death and Burial

Sherman Fairchild died on March 28, 1971[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Sherman Fairchild ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Sherman Fairchild born?

Born in Oneonta[2], Sherman Fairchild…

Where did Sherman Fairchild die?

Sherman Fairchild died in New York City[4].

Who were Sherman Fairchild's parents?

Sherman Fairchild's father was George Winthrop Fairchild[12].

What did Sherman Fairchild do for work?

Sherman Fairchild worked as military flight engineer[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and inventor[9].

Where did Sherman Fairchild go to school?

Sherman Fairchild was educated at Harvard University[14], Columbia University[15], and University of Arizona[16].

What awards did Sherman Fairchild receive?

Honors received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[17] and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father → George Winthrop Fairchild
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