Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
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| gptkbp:awards |
Royal_Society_Fellow
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:London,_England
gptkb:Norwich,_England |
| gptkbp:born |
July 5, 1805
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:St._John's_Church,_London
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:William_FitzRoy
gptkb:Charles_FitzRoy gptkb:Robert_FitzRoy gptkb:George_FitzRoy gptkb:FitzRoy_FitzRoy |
| gptkbp:contribution |
advancements in meteorology
|
| gptkbp:died |
April 30, 1865
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
weather forecasting
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| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Robert_FitzRoy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bob FitzRoy
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Charles_Darwin
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
FitzRoy's_weather_forecasts
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
founding_the_Meteorological_Office
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:FitzRoy_River
gptkb:FitzRoy_Range gptkb:FitzRoy_Island FitzRoy_Crossing |
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
advocacy for scientific research
establishment of the first storm warning system contribution to the understanding of atmospheric pressure development of the telegraph system for weather reporting advocacy for public education in meteorology contribution to oceanography development of the barometer development of the first weather station in the UK first weather forecasts in the UK influence on future meteorologists influence on maritime safety regulations introduction of weather maps contribution to the understanding of climate change development of the first systematic weather observations advocacy for the use of scientific methods in navigation establishment of the first meteorological observatory involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_Royal_Meteorological_Society collaboration_with_the_Royal_Society involvement_in_the_Great_Exhibition_of_1851 participation_in_the_Antarctic_exploration voyage_of_HMS_Beagle involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_International_Meteorological_Organization involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Beagle voyage
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| gptkbp:occupation |
naval officer
meteorologist |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_FitzRoy
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