Theophilus Van Kannel

American engineer (1841–1919)
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Theophilus Van Kannel
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Theophilus Van Kannel was born on January 1, 1841, in Philadelphia [1][2]. He died on January 1, 1919, in Cincinnati [1][2]. Theophilus Van Kannel was an inventor and engineer . As a result of his work, he received recognition, including being awarded a place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame [3]. He is buried in Ohio . Theophilus Van Kannel's life spanned from his birth in Philadelphia to his death in Cincinnati, with his work as an inventor and engineer earning him notable awards and recognition [3].

Theophilus Van Kannel

Summary

Theophilus Van Kannel is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1841[3]. He died in Cincinnati[4]. He died on January 1, 1919[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Theophilus Van Kannel…
  • Theophilus Van Kannel died in Cincinnati[4].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel was born on January 1, 1841[3].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel died on January 1, 1919[5].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel died on December 24, 1919[9].
  • Burial took place at Ohio[10].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel worked as an inventor[6].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel worked as an engineer[7].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel is recorded as male[13].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[15].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel's given name is recorded as Theophilus[16].
  • Theophilus Van Kannel's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].

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Origins and Family

Theophilus Van Kannel was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1841[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and engineer[7].

Recognition

Theophilus Van Kannel received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1919[5] and December 24, 1919[9]. Theophilus Van Kannel passed away in Cincinnati[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[15]. Burial took place at Ohio[10].

Why It Matters

Theophilus Van Kannel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18]

FAQs

Where was Theophilus Van Kannel born?

Theophilus Van Kannel's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Theophilus Van Kannel die?

Theophilus Van Kannel died in Cincinnati[4].

What did Theophilus Van Kannel do for work?

Theophilus Van Kannel worked as inventor[6] and engineer[7].

What awards did Theophilus Van Kannel receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . invent.org. invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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