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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:exhibition
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Joseph_Paxton
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gptkbp:attendance
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over 6 million visitors
32,000 daily
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gptkbp:attendees
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over 6 million
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gptkbp:closing_ceremony
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November 15, 1851
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gptkbp:closing_date
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November 15, 1851
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gptkbp:closure_type
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success
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gptkbp:consequences
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profit
profit of £186,000
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gptkbp:country
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over 40 countries
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gptkbp:cultural_exchange
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artifacts from around the world
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced design and architecture
influenced future exhibitions
fostered national pride
encouraged international cooperation
promoted technological innovation
showcased advancements in science and technology
celebrated global cultures
highlighted British imperial power
inspired the Arts and Crafts Movement
promoted the idea of progress
inspired arts and crafts movement
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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gptkb:British_Empire
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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first international exhibition
symbol of Victorian era
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gptkbp:date
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1851
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gptkbp:duration
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5 months
May 1 to November 15, 1851
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gptkbp:exhibition
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gptkb:education
gptkb:science
gptkb:transportation
gptkb:machinery
agriculture
international
raw materials
fine arts
published
innovative architecture
colonial products
manufactures
Crystal Palace as a venue
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gptkbp:exhibition_duration
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1851-1852
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gptkbp:exhibition_history
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inspired future exhibitions
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gptkbp:exhibition_impact
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global trade relations
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gptkbp:exhibition_theme
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progress and innovation
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gptkbp:exhibition_venue
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990,000 square feet
over 990,000 square feet
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gptkbp:exhibitor
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over 14,000
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ A great exhibition of the industry of all nations.”
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
gptkb:Victorian_era
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first world's fair
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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the Great Exhibition of 1851
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:industrial_revolution
promoted international trade
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gptkbp:influence
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future world fairs
inspired future world fairs
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gptkbp:inspiration
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design of future museums
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:cultural_exchange
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Crystal_Palace,_London
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:notable_artist
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The Great Exhibition painting by Edward Poynter
The Great Exhibition statue by Thomas Woolner
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gptkbp:notable_awards
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gptkb:Medal_of_the_Royal_Society
gptkb:Medal_of_the_Society_of_Arts
Council Medal
Diploma of Honour
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gptkbp:notable_exhibitions
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gptkb:The_Crystal_Palace
The Koh-i-Noor diamond
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gptkbp:notable_participants
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gptkb:scientists
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:royalty
gptkb:politicians
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gptkbp:notable_technology
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gptkb:glass
gptkb:communication
gptkb:photography
steam engines
sewing machines
iron structures
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gptkbp:notable_visitor
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gptkb:George_Everest
gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:George_Eliot
gptkb:Thomas_Huxley
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gptkbp:opening_date
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May 1, 1851
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gptkbp:organizer
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gptkb:Prince_Albert
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gptkbp:public_reaction
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enthusiastic
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gptkbp:purpose
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showcase industry and culture
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:British_government
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Industry
Industry, Science, and Art
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Queen_Victoria
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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