George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
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| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_degree_from_Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute
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| gptkbp:born |
February 14, 1859
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Graceland_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:children |
1
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Innovative engineering designs
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| gptkbp:died |
November 22, 1896
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute
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| gptkbp:field |
Engineering
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Ferris_Wheel_Company
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
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| gptkbp:influence |
Cultural heritage
Event planning Mechanical engineering Public spaces Structural engineering Cultural festivals Urban development Public art installations Engineering education Civil engineering practices Historical landmarks Public entertainment Civic pride Engineering innovation Tourism industry Engineering ethics Amusement ride design Architectural engineering Large-scale constructions Recreational engineering Safety standards in engineering |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Amusement rides
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel
gptkb:John_A._Roebling |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Modern amusement parks
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| gptkbp:inventor |
Ferris_wheel_design
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Ferris_wheel
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Ferris_wheel_as_a_cultural_icon
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:G._W._G._Ferris
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:The_original_Ferris_wheel
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Civil engineer
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| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Sr.
gptkb:Mary_Ann_Ferris |
| gptkbp:project |
gptkb:Chicago's_Ferris_Wheel
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret_Anna_Brady
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