Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Environmental conservation
Infrastructure improvements Worker safety regulations |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Lehigh_Valley_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1804-02-22
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
Mauch Chunk Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:children |
Josiah White Jr.
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
Local government officials
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Local charities
Local economy Technological advancements in mining Urban development in Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advancements in mining technology
Development of anthracite coal industry |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1890-01-16
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:established |
Coal transportation networks
|
| gptkbp:founded |
Mauch Chunk Historical Society
Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway |
| gptkbp:founder |
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Josiah White
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Transportation policy
Economic development in Pennsylvania Coal industry Mining legislation Railroad expansion in the U. S. Economic policies in mining regions |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Local artists
Future industrialists |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
Community development projects
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
Philanthropic efforts
Innovative business practices |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Railroad construction
Innovations in transportation |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Innovative engineering projects
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneer in coal transportation
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Canal construction
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Businessman
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
Economic forums
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
Ernest M. Smith
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
Cultural heritage preservation
Sustainable mining practices Public transportation initiatives |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Historical_and_Museum_Commission
Local historical societies |
| gptkbp:residence |
Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_White
|
| gptkbp:supported |
Public health initiatives
Local education initiatives Community infrastructure projects Labor rights initiatives |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lehigh_Coal_and_Navigation_Company
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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