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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:Union_College
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Atlantic_Telegraph_Company
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gptkbp:awards
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Honorary degrees from several universities.
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1819-11-30
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Henry_Field
gptkb:Cyrus_Field_Jr.
gptkb:George_Field
William Field
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gptkbp:death_date
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1892-07-12
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:New_York,_Newfoundland_and_London_Telegraph_Company
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Cyrus West Field
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gptkbp:influenced
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Telecommunications industry
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Samuel_Morse
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gptkbp:involved_in
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gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:Scientific_research
gptkb:Public_service
gptkb:international_relations
gptkb:Philanthropy
gptkb:real_estate
Economic development
Investment banking
Public speaking
Technological advancements
Telegraphy
Educational initiatives
Business ventures
Cultural projects
Civic organizations
Railroad construction
Charitable foundations
Advocacy for telecommunication advancements.
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gptkbp:known_for
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Pioneering the laying of the first successful transatlantic cable.
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:Transatlantic_telegraph_cable
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Businessman
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:James_Gordon_Bennett_Jr.
gptkb:Sir_William_Thomson
gptkb:Sir_John_Pender
Charles Bright
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:Stockbridge,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:project
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Transatlantic telegraph cable project.
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:spouse
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Ellen Field
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:John_Pender
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_New_York,_USA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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