Cyrus W. Field
American businessman (1819–1892) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Cyrus West Field?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
"Cyrus Field" redirects here. For the hydrocarbon field, see Cyrus field.
Cyrus West Field (November 30, 1819 – July 12, 1892) was an American businessman and financier who, along with other entrepreneurs, created the Atlantic Telegraph Company and laid the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean in 1858.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Cyrus W. Field | |
---|---|
Born | Cyrus West Field (1819-11-30)November 30, 1819 |
Died | July 12, 1892(1892-07-12) (aged 72) Irvington, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | businessman, financier, telecommunications pioneer |
Spouse |
Mary Bryan Stone (m. 1840) |
Children | Four sons, three daughters |
Parent(s) | David Dudley Field, Submit Dickinson (1782–1861) |
Relatives | Frederick Vanderbilt Field (descendant) |
Signature | |
Close